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As a law firm we strive for exceptional and friendly service to our clients. We have added a lawyer and are creating a new office assistant position that is part time and may become full time.The successful candidate often will be the team's connection with the public. We are looking for someone with excellent telephone communication, written communication, and computer skills. Attention to detail and a high degree of organisational skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, and knowledge of PCLaw is an asset. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Law office experience or some post-secondary education is preferred but we will train the successful candidate.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- 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
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Technical Terminology
- Legal
- Business
Specific Skills
- Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
- Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents
- Send and receive messages
- Provide general information to clients and the public
- Prepare equipment or software for type of document
- Prepare and format page presentation
- Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
- Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
- Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
- Prepare invoices and bank deposits
- Order supplies and maintain inventory
- Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
Work Setting
- Private sector
Area Of Specialization
- Invoices
- Correspondence
- Reports
- Forms and records
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Sitting for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Office equipment and supplies
- Computer
- Printer
- Internet access
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute)
- 61 - 80 wpm
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- MS Word
- Electronic mail
- Electronic scheduler
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser