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Bilingual Legal Assistant

Overview

Posted: October 2, 2024

The Bilingual Legal Assistant provides 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

Interested applicants should apply in confidence to [email protected].