Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to our team. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling legal documentation, managing schedules, and maintaining filing systems with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers
- Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
- Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
- Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
- Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations
- Determine and establish office procedures and routines
- May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in the use of current software
- May attend court, meetings or conferences to take notes, minutes and dictation
- May perform other general office work as required including preparing financial statements.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or legal secretary certification preferred.
- Proven experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal setting.
- Proficient in using office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and legal document management systems.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.47 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Front desk: 1 year (required)
- Legal Administrative: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-08-29
Expected start date: 2024-08-30
