Legal Assistant

7 days ago

St Catharines, Canada Hesp Professional Corporation Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- General law practice
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Business or corporate law
- Property and real estate law
- Real estate
**Tasks**:

- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Maintain filing system
- 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
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Dictaphone
- MS Word
- Electronic mail
**Area of work experience**:

- Contracts
- Correspondence
- Reports and records
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent written communication
- Reliability
- Ability to multitask
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Variable or compressed work week

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