legal assistant

JJZ LAW; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other materials.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Maintain an organized filing system.
• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings, or conferences.
• Establish and determine office procedures and routines.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• Prepare and input correspondence and legal documents.
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical accuracy.

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of Work Experience

• Contracts
• Reports and records

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities