labour law legal assistant

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education:

• College/CEGEP

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting:

• General law practice
• Law establishment

Hybrid: Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage

Experience and Specialization:

• Computer and Technology Knowledge:
• Dictaphone
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Area of Work Experience:
• Correspondence
• Invoices
• Reports and records

Additional Information:

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

Benefits:

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

• Financial Benefits:
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Long Term Benefits:
• Maternity and parental benefits

• Other Benefits:
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)