Government of Canada - Central

legal assistant


Pay28.50 / hour
LocationMississauga/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44215011

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      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

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work setting

      • General law practice

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Coordinate the flow of information
      • Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Train staff
      • 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
      • Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
      • Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Word
      • MS Office
      • Electronic mail
      • MS Access
      • MS Excel
      • MS Outlook
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Windows
      • Adobe Acrobat Reader
      • WordPerfect

      Area of work experience

      • Contracts
      • Correspondence
      • Invoices
      • Reports and records
      • Management

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail
      • Large caseload

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Paramedical services coverage
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Bonus

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
  • About the company

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