family law legal assistant
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About the role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Legal assistant/paralegal. Work setting: General law practice. 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. Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents. Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage. Book appointments. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Project management software. Area of work experience: Correspondence. Financial statements. Civil litigation. 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. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities.