legal assistant

MacIsaac Gow LLP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Peel Region is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage information flow, maintain office procedures, and prepare legal documents. Candidates should have completed a relevant college program and possess strong skills in MS Office and bookkeeping. This role is on-site with no remote work options available, and the environment is fast-paced with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience from 1 to less than 7 months preferred.
• Must have a strong understanding of office procedures and routines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information.
• Open and distribute incoming mail and other materials.
• Maintain filing system.
• Establish office procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Prepare legal documents.
• Proofread documents for compliance.

Skills

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Basic bookkeeping

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Litigation

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Maintain filing system
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines