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Description

Responsibilities Include:

Prepare various legal documents from notes, voice mail, email, and dictation;
Organize and coordinate lawyers' schedules;
Enter lawyers' time-sheet and process monthly client billing;
Open, maintain, and close files in a timely fashion;
Photocopy, fax, and scan documents;
Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner;
Follow office policies and standard procedures.

Qualifications:

Legal Assistant diploma or related with 3+ years of experience in a law firm;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel;
Document management and practice management software experience;
A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
Family Law or Civil Law experience considered an asset.

Competencies and Skills:

Strong organization and time management skills;
Ability to meet critical deadlines;
Ability to deal effectively with conflicting priorities;
Build strong, collaborative, and trusting relationships;
Ability to maintain a pleasant demeanour in difficult conversations;
Exceptional attention to detail;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment;
Knowledge of accounting procedures (billing, invoicing);
Knowledge of legal concepts and terminology;
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.