Part-Time

Family Law Legal Assistant

Posted on Sep 30

Dwyer Law Office

Hamilton, ON

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting Litigation

Additional Skills

Train and supervise staff; Schedule and confirm appointments; Prepare financial statements and reports; Maintain filing system

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS Windows; MS Word; Dictaphone; Electronic mail; MS Outlook

Area of Work Experience

Reports and records; Invoices; Financial statements; Correspondence; Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams

Specific Skills

Determine and establish office procedures and routines; Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents; Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage; Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information

Experience 5 years or more

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English

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