legal assistant - immigration

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Library science, other. Business administration and management, general. Accounting and business/management. Tasks: Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material. Schedule and confirm appointments. Maintain filing system. Determine and establish office procedures and routines.

Prepare financial statements and reports. Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents. Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage. Perform basic bookkeeping tasks. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. MS PowerPoint. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Area of work experience: Correspondence. Financial statements. Invoices.

Immigration. Education or teaching. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication.

Excellent written communication. Organized. Reliability. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.