litigation legal assistant - Juzkiw Law Professional Corporation | North York, ON | Workopolis

Education

College diploma

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook

Language

English

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
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

Work setting

General law practice
Litigation
Real estate

Tasks

Schedule and confirm appointments
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
Train and supervise staff
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
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

1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

Microsoft Publisher
PCLaw in the Cloud
Dictaphone
MS Word
Electronic mail
MS Access
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
Quick Books
MS Office

Area of work experience

Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
Contracts
Correspondence
Financial statements
Invoices
Manuscripts, publications or theses
Reports and records
Civil litigation

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Credit 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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

Bonus