Government of Canada - Central

administrative assistant


Pay28.21 / hour
LocationPeterborough/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 41897900

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work setting

      • Law firm
      • Legal firm

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Open and distribute mail and other materials
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Compile data, statistics and other information
      • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
      • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
      • Perform data entry
      • Maintain and manage digital database
      • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
      • Maintain filing system
      • Invoice clients
      • Answer clients' inquiries and provide information
      • Perform general office duties
      • Draft legal correspondence
      • Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Excel
      • MS Outlook
      • MS Word
      • MS Office
      • Spreadsheet
      • Legal software applications
      • Divorcemate Software

      Technical terminology

      • Legal

      Area of specialization

      • Correspondence

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Large caseload

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Reliability
      • Time management
      • Adaptability
      • Accountability
      • Due diligence
      • Quick learner
      • Initiative
      • Efficient interpersonal skills

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Parking available
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