legal assistant

NANDA AND ASSOCIATE LAWYERS PC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Peel Region seeks an administrative assistant to support daily operations. The role involves coordinating information flow, scheduling appointments, and preparing legal documents. Candidates should possess a college diploma and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in MS Office applications. Benefits include free parking and support for newcomers.

Benefits

Free parking available

Support for newcomers and/or refugees with credential recognition

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information and schedule appointments.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain filing systems and manage large caseloads.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

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

Work setting

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Train staff
• Maintain filing system
• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• WordPerfect

Area of work experience

• Contracts
• Reports and records
• Management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition