legal assistant

Elite College of Business and Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Richmond Hill seeks an administrative professional to manage mail distribution, maintain filing systems, and coordinate office procedures. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills. The position is permanent, requiring 40 hours of work per week, with a focus on efficiency and organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business or corporate law setting is an asset.
• Must have strong administrative skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute incoming mail and materials.
• Maintain a filing system and prepare legal documents.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Oversee office administrative procedures.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Electronic mail

MS Windows

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Business or corporate law

Tasks

• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Maintain filing system
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Windows

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Flexibility

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week