Family law legal assistant

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 70 hours bi-weekly
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Legal assistant/paralegal

Work setting

• General law practice
• Litigation

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Book appointments

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Project management software

Area of work experience

• Correspondence
• Financial statements
• Civil litigation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities