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Kanuka Thuringer LLP is now accepting applications for two full time legal administrative assistants in various departments.
The successful candidates will present themselves in a professional manner and be extremely attentive to detail, adaptable, and motivated. Candidates will also possess strong organizational skills, the ability to learn quickly, and have solid computer skills along with an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written. Spelling, grammar and proofreading skills are core skills in this area of legal work. Previous experience in the banking or real estate sector would be helpful however direct legal experience is not necessary. An educational background in general office administration is also beneficial. In addition, applicants must have demonstrable skills in WORD and EXCEL and the flexibility to work with a variety of law departments.
The position will involve responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:
-transcribing documents from dictation
-preparation of legal documents, letters, memos, court documents, etc.
-maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
-conducting web searches
-effectively communicating with clients, lawyers, and other staff members
-multi-tasking and prioritizing numerous tasks in order to meet deadlines
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes a Health Spending Account, disability benefits and a pension plan.
All applications will be held in confidence.
Please indicate your name in the email reference line and include a cover letter along with your wage expectations and the names of your references. References will not be contacted without your prior consent. All candidates must be resident in Canada and available for work in Regina, Saskatchewan within 15 days.
**Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.**
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Technical Terminology
- Legal
Specific Skills
- Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
- Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents
- Send and receive messages
- Prepare and format page presentation
- Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
- Maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases
- Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
Work Setting
- Private sector
Area Of Specialization
- Invoices
- Correspondence
- Contracts
- Reports
- Forms and records
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Sitting for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute)
- 41 - 60 wpm
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- Dictaphone
- Database software
- General office equipment
- Internet browser
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