legal assistant

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
General law practice
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
Schedule and confirm appointments
Maintain filing system
Prepare financial statements and reports
Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Word
Quattro Pro
Electronic mail
MS Excel
MS Windows
Area of work experience
Contracts
Correspondence
Invoices
Reports and records
Civil litigation
Security and safety
Bondable
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Child Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Large caseload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Flexible hours
Day
Health benefits
Health care plan
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site amenities