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We are a renowned law firm having offices in Saskatoon & Regina.
We are currently seeking applications for the Administrative Legal Assistant for SASKATOON OFFICE.
The ideal candidate will provide assistance with a variety of administrative tasks, with the opportunity to grow within the organization.
Languages
English is required.
Good proficiency in other languages (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tagalog, Mandarin, Bengali) is an asset.
Education
Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training . Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program is an asset.
KNOWLEDGE IN IMMIGRATION AND REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCING WILL BE AN ASSET.
The successful candidate will possess: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to draft confidential and formal correspondence Attention to detail and creative problem solving skills Professional, proactive and well-organized to provide for the efficient execution of processes and responsibilities Results focused, taking ownership of quality and execution of assigned tasks Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to learn and implement new skills, working efficiently and independently Ability to multi-task, while meeting multiple deadlines Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook (scheduling meetings/managing calendars) and PowerPoint Knowledge
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Establishment Experience
- Legal firm
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Society of Notaries Public Membership
- Provincial and territorial legal or law clerk association
- In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
Type of Legal Experience (Legal or Law Clerks Only)
- Wills and estate
- Property (real estate)
- Notary
- Immigration
- Corporate
- Banking
Notaries Public Specific Skills
- Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
- Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
Legal or Law Clerk Specific Skills
- Research records, court files and other legal documents
- Prepare legal documents, court reports and affidavits
- Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Legal software applications
- Database management