legal assistant

OverviewLanguagesEnglishEducation College/CEGEP Legal assistant/paralegalExperience2 years to less than 3 yearsOn siteWork must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.Work setting General law practice Business or corporate law Litigation Property and real estate law ResponsibilitiesTasks 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 Perform basic bookkeeping tasks Organize conferences and meetings Supervision No supervision responsibility Experience and specializationComputer and technology knowledge MS Word MS Office MS Excel MS Outlook MS Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader Area of work experience Contracts Correspondence Financial statements Invoices Real estate Additional informationTransportation/travel information Own transportation Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities 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