legal assistant

Sekhonnotary; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for an entry-level position in the legal field. This role involves managing appointments, maintaining filing systems, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of legal operations. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow in the legal sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm appointments while maintaining filing systems.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents for compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Electronic mail

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 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Property and real estate law

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage

Supervision:

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Area of work experience:

• Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
• Contracts
• Correspondence
• Invoices
• Reports and records

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Banking