About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Legal assistant/paralegal. or equivalent experience. Work setting: General law practice. Criminal law. Litigation. Tasks: Coordinate the flow of information. Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material. Schedule and confirm appointments. Maintain filing system. Determine and establish office procedures and routines. Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations. 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: No supervision responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: Microsoft Publisher. PCLaw in the Cloud. MS Word. MS Office. Electronic mail. MS Access. MS Excel. MS Windows. Adobe Acrobat Reader. WordPerfect. Area of work experience: Correspondence. Invoices. Reports and records. Statistics. Civil litigation. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is 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 communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. To be determined. Day. Overtime available. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.