Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
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07-05-2024
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Req ID : 2815132
Legal Assistant
Are you looking for a stimulating and dynamic job in the surrounding area of Edmonton Would you like to be part of a team that believes in your potential and part of a great company that will help you advance in your career This is the job for you! We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant for a government institution.
What is in it for you:
Hourly salary of $35.00 to $40.00 based on experience.
2month contract with a maximum extension term of 2 months.
Fulltime position: 36.25 hours per week.
Schedule: from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.
Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
Organize physical files and open/close files on electronic filing system Prolaw.
Capture meeting notes live.
Manage calendars schedule appointments and update diaries extensively.
Document and process budgetary/claim expenses.
Type edit and proofread judgments including research and verification of case and statute citations ensuring accuracy of the finished product prior to filing.
Research and prepare correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature.
Prepare material for court hearings.
Handle sensitive and confidential information.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Handle incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
Coordinate travel arrangements often of complex nature.
Coordinate meetings and conferences including organizing and assembling all required documents.
Perform other related administrative tasks as requested.
What you will need to succeed:
3 years of experience or a 2year Diploma with 1 year of experience.
1 year of experience with paper and electronic filing systems (Prolaw or similar).
2 years of fast/strong typing skills to take realtime notes.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent problem identification and problem resolution skills.
1 year of experience with review/editing/track changes.
1 year of legal research experience (Carswell or Westlaw).
Ability to look up various instructions statutes acts and procedures.
Ability to lift and handle boxes for file preparation.
Why Recruit Action
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
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