Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide administrative assistance to our busy law firm and help us streamline our office operations. To excel in this role, our ideal candidate should be able to multitask effectively, maintain confidentiality to sensitive legal matters and communicate professionally with our clients and team.Responsibilities:
Managing day-to-day office activities by organizing and maintaining the filing system, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Assisting with the drafting, reviewing, and formatting of legal documents, letters, and reports.
Recording and transcribing meeting minutes, notes and dictations, when required.
Maintaining attorney calendars by scheduling and confirming meetings, conferences, and court dates.
Acting as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and courts.
Gathering and organizing evidence and other important papers for attorneys to review.
Coordinating administrative and legal activities for the legal department.
Requirements
Associate Degree in Legal studies or related field. A Bachelor’s degree would be highly desirable.
Proven work experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar role in a law firm or a legal department.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint).
High level of professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, and the court system.
Experience with legal document management systems will be considered an asset.
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