Administrative assistant, legal

jhubz; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Associate to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various legal tasks while supporting a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess strong organizational skills, and be committed to client satisfaction. With a focus on accuracy and teamwork, you'll play a vital role in maintaining office procedures and ensuring compliance. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also includes benefits such as paid gasoline and free parking, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to launch their legal career.

Benefits

Gasoline paid

Free parking

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a legal setting.
• Ability to manage correspondence and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute incoming mail and materials.
• Schedule and confirm appointments and maintain filing systems.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Accuracy

Client Focus

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organization

Reliability

Teamwork

Multitasking Ability

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Reader

QuickBooks

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Job Details

• Employment Type: Temporary
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours per Week: 30 hours

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Work Setting

• General law practice
• Criminal law

Tasks

• Open and distribute incoming mail and other materials
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Establish office procedures and routines
• Prepare and enter correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents for compliance and grammar
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Supervision

• Supervise 1 to 2 people

Computer Skills

• MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader, QuickBooks

Experience

• Contracts, Correspondence, Invoices, Reports and records, Management

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, tight deadlines, attention to detail, large caseload

Personal Skills

• Accuracy, client focus, dependability, interpersonal skills, communication skills, organization, reliability, teamwork, multitasking ability

Screening Questions

• Availability for start date
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada
• Willingness to relocate
• Previous experience in the field
• Necessary equipment for remote work
• Current field and level of study

Experience Required

• 2 to less than 3 years

Benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking

Accessibility and Support

• Physical accessibility accommodations, awareness training, support for newcomers, refugees, Indigenous people, visible minorities

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Legal
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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