Legal Administrative Assistant

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
• Maintain filing system
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Office management
• Plan the computerized management of archives and the management of electronic archives

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• File management software

Area of work experience

• Correspondence

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)