legal assistant
Posted on
August 28, 2024
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Employer details
Carr, Stevenson & MacKay
Job details
*Carr, Stevenson & MacKay* is a full-service law firm located in the downtown Charlottetown area. We are seeking a *Legal Assistant* for an immediate opening who is interested in joining our team and providing our clients with exceptional, timely service. We offer a competitive salary, based on experience, and a number of employee benefits.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
· Email and calendar management, scheduling meetings, booking travel
· Maintaining a bring forward system and providing appropriate reminders
· Preparing, formatting & editing various correspondence and legal documents
· At times being the first point of contact for clients
· Opening and closing files
· Ensuring electronic and paper filing is kept up to date and organized
· Transcribing dictated information
· Preparing statements of account
· Coordinating with other assistants to foster a team environment
· Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
· Other duties, as required
*KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS*
· Ability to provide a professional and friendly experience for clients
· Understanding of legal terminology and documents
· Understanding of the confidential nature of a law firm
· Self-starter with a strong work ethic
· Ability to work independently
· Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
· Highly organized
· High attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to work with tight deadlines and to reassess and adapt to changing priorities as needed
· Strong typing skills
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*
· Successful completion of a Legal Secretary or Administrative Assistant program, or equivalent experience
· Previous experience as a legal assistant would be a considerable asset
· Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), PCLaw, Adobe, Windows 10
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
* Vision care
* Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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LocationCharlottetown, PE
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$36,000 to $45,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9423191457
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