Administrative Assistant - North Battleford

We are looking for a Permanent Full Time Administrative Assistant to join our team in North Battleford Area Office. It is a great opportunity for individual who wants to be part of a collegial team that promotes a collaborative and respectful working environment.

Why work for us?

In addition to your competitive salary, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus earned days off (26 per year for support staff and 15 per year for lawyers); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Legal Director, some of the key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant are:

• Set appointments for professional staff, assess and refer unusual situations to supervisor
• Provide information to the public and to clients
• Maintain client files, filing systems and electronic client database
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and adhere to government privacy legislation
• Perform data entry and maintain statistical records
• Provide other clerical functions, including receiving and sending mail
• Answer the phone, respond to inquiries and relay messages
• Type and review letters, documents and other materials from instructions or precedents

Position Requirements

• General knowledge of the practice of law is considered an asset
• Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check.
• Able to use a database, operate computers and is skilled in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• High school diploma with one-year of relevant post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated client service focus

Core Competencies

• Cooperation and attitude with clients: manner of handling client interactions. Strives to serve clients, shows empathy, and treats clients fairly and with respect.
• Judgment: ability to arrive at sound conclusions after evaluating information or ideas by applying knowledge, past experience, logic and insight, including in cases where discretion is required because the situation is ambiguous or information is limited. Acts with integrity and respect, works independently, and is committed, skilled and responsible.
• Adaptability and change management: understanding and willingness to adapt to organizational changes. Willingness and ability to learn new technology, new processes, responsibilities.
• Quality of work: correctness and degree of excellence of work performed based on the job description and expectations of the position.
• Dependability and Reliability: dependability to handle duties and assignments and whether committed, skilled and responsible. Consider punctuality and use of working time.
• Initiative: extent of independent thinking and action and willingness to do more than is expected.
• Leadership: willingness and ability to accept responsibility. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers. Shows empathy and care for others. Treats people fairly, and is committed, skilled and responsible.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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