Overview
Our client is looking for a Bilingual Legal Assistant to provide administrative support within a professional legal environment. The Bilingual Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and client service.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
• Preparation of pleadings to be filed with various courts.
• Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
• Address client inquiries as required
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and various components of the legal system
• Maintain client files
• Daily preparation of dockets
• Preparation of accounts
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
• Assist with other projects and support other departments as required
Qualifications
• Completed post-Secondary education in Office Administration – Legal, or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and litigation related experience
• Minimum two years of law office experience in litigation
• Good knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
Skills Required
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
• Ability to ensure consistent attention to details
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• A positive, supportive and professional attitude
To apply for this job email your details to info@marlersearchgroup.com