EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred
Minimum 2 years of legal assistant experience is preferred
Proficient knowledge working with computers including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) as well as operating a telephone phone system, photocopier, fax machine and scanner
Strong knowledge of PCLAW accounting software including payroll and bank reconciliations is preferred
Ability to produce accurate documents and excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors)
Fast, accurate keyboarding skills; minimum 40 wpm
Detail orientated and able to handle multiple tasks
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure with tight deadlines with accuracy
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Type correspondence and legal documents from handwritten notes and/or dictation
Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established time frames
Maintain files; including daily, file organization, opening files, closing files, etc.
Time entry and preparation of client invoices
Handle telephone calls and schedule appointments; process mail correspondence, both incoming and outgoing
Process client identification in accordance with Law Society requirements
Real Estate duties including managing assigned files, preparation of transfer/mortgage documents, communication with clients, realtors, law firms, and other service providers, and coordination of transaction closings
A valid Driver's License is required as well as your own vehicle.
We thank you in advance for your application. Only those short- listed will be contacted.