Administrative Assistant, Legal

6 days ago


Halifax, Canada Supertemp Full time

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Legal administrative assistant/secretary
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Federal, provincial and municipal governments
**Tasks**:

- Maintain filing system
- Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
- 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
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Office
**Area of work experience**:

- Contracts
- Correspondence
- Reports and records
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
**Transportation/travel information**:

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

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

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week



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