Legal Assistant - Corporate

The Legal Assistant provides administrative support within a professional legal environment. The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and customer service.

Overview

The Legal Assistant provides administrative support within a professional legal environment. The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
• Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
• Address client inquiries as required
• Maintain client files
• Daily preparation of dockets
• Preparation of accounts
• Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate documentation
• Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
• Coordinate travel arrangements as applicable
• Assist with other projects and support other departments as required

Qualifications

• Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
• Minimum one (1) year of law office experience
• Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
• Basic office equipment experience
• Customer relations experience
• Experience preparing and editing correspondence

Skills Required

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
• Ability to ensure consistent attention to details
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• A positive, supportive and professional attitude

This is a vacant position. Salary range: $48,000-$55,000