Overview
Posted : October 29, 2024
The Legal Assistant provides administrative support within a professional legal environment. The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
- Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
- Address client inquiries as required
- Maintain client files
- Daily preparation of dockets
- Preparation of accounts
- Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate documentation
- Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
- Coordinate travel arrangements as applicable
- Assist with other projects and support other departments as required
Qualifications
- Office Administration Legal or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
- Minimum one (1) year of law office experience
- Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
- Basic office equipment experience
- Customer relations experience
- Experience preparing and editing correspondence
Skills Required
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
- Ability to ensure consistent attention to details
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
- A positive, supportive and professional attitude
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