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Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant - Criminal Law!

Are you passionate about the legal field and eager to make a difference? Poole Althouse is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team in Corner Brook, NL. This is a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focused on criminal law.

About the Role

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team by coordinating the flow of information and ensuring that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the flow of information within the office
• Opening and distributing regular and electronic incoming mail and other materials
• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Maintaining an organized filing system
• Arranging travel, itineraries, and making reservations
• Preparing and keying in correspondence and legal documents
• Reviewing and proofreading documents to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical accuracy

Work Environment

You will be working in a general law practice with a focus on criminal law. This role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage a large caseload, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset or equivalent experience

Technical Skills

Proficiency in the following software and tools is essential:

• PCLaw in the Cloud
• MS Office Suite
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Personal Attributes

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Client-focused and dependable
• Possessing efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent in both oral and written communication
• Organized and reliable
• A team player with the ability to multitask

Health and Financial Benefits

At Poole Althouse, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits:
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Salary

The salary for this position ranges from $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Join Us!

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a team that values excellence and integrity, we encourage you to apply. Become a part of Poole Althouse and help us make a difference in the field of criminal law!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.