legal assistant

Kensian & Associates; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a full-time legal assistant. The ideal candidate will coordinate the flow of information, manage appointments, and prepare legal documents. Requirements include 1-2 years of experience, a college education, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Join a fast-paced team where attention to detail and excellent communication skills are crucial.

Benefits

Health care plan

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Maintain an organized filing system.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Client focus

Ability to multitask

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Project management software

Job description

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Overview

• Languages : English
• Education : College / CEGEP

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Work setting : On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Project management software

Work conditions

• 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

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice