legal assistant - immigration

Cavisaexpress; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to coordinate information flow, supervise staff, and manage legal documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a focus on client service. This full-time position requires on-site work in Mississauga, offering a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a legal setting.
• Proficient in MS Office and QuickBooks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information and supervise staff.
• Prepare financial statements and legal documents.
• Maintain filing system and record court minutes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral and written communication

Organized

Ability to multitask

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

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Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Location

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Supervise staff
• 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
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and Skills

Computer and Technology Knowledge

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

Work Experience Areas

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

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel

• Own transportation
• Public transportation available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other Benefits

• Parking available

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Legal Services

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