Legal assistant

NANDA AND ASSOCIATE LAWYERS PC in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications for the position of Legal assistant. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time.

Job Description

• The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team or organization.
• The candidate must open, sort, and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other materials.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must supervise staff.
• The candidate must train staff to ensure proficiency in their roles.
• The candidate must maintain a filing system.
• The candidate must record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings, or conferences.
• The candidate must determine and establish office procedures and routines.
• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must prepare financial statements and reports.
• The candidate must prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents.
• The candidate must review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a general law practice to provide legal services, conduct research, and represent clients.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

5770 Hurontario Street suite 901<br>Mississauga, ON<br>L5R 3G5

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?