Legal Assistant Services Student Jobs

A minimum one year client and/or customer service-related experience preferably in a library environment

Knowledge of the Law Society, its mandate, rules and governing legislation

Participates in the evaluation of user requirements and refers users to appropriate team members as needed.

A college diploma or progress towards completing a library technician program

Understanding of practical customer service principles

Operational grasp of technology concerning information delivery, electronic publishing and access

A minimum one year client and/or customer service-related experience preferably in a library environment

Knowledge of the Law Society, its mandate, rules and governing legislation

Participates in the evaluation of user requirements and refers users to appropriate team members as needed.

A college diploma or progress towards completing a library technician program

Understanding of practical customer service principles

Operational grasp of technology concerning information delivery, electronic publishing and access

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Filing and assisting in implementation of the new legal software

Assign retention dates to old files -Paper and electronic

Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information in accordance with ethical and legal standards.

Collaborate with legal team as required.

Manage legal documents with processing and filling

Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects and tasks

Advanced knowledge of word processing and data applications

Assist the legal team in coordination and administrative duties

Analyze and use policies and procedures to write reports

Relevant experience within the Education sector (desirable)

Help to manage problems or complaints efficiently and effectively with support from the wider student services team.

Offer responses to students in a timely and helpful manner.

Manage post-arrival service issues and liaise with EP head office team as appropriate.

Develop a sound working knowledge of the company database, following the policies and processes set out.

Develop a sound working knowledge of the company database, following the policies and processes.

Experience using student management systems (SISC, FSC, SCMC, OAMS) strongly preferred.

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Experience working in a university environment and knowledge of UBC programs, systems, and services an asset.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.

Proven ability to supervise, train, and manage staff. Ability to effectively manage time and handle stress in a multi-faceted work environment.

Oversees the PBME STT and 2nd year placement processes for undergraduate students.

Support the educational advisors and management team with daily clerical tasks including invoices, quotes, proposals, document reviews, and filling out forms.

A minimum of a 2-year work experience in administrative roles in the educational sector is desired, but not mandatory

A 2-year diploma in business, administration or related education.

Customer oriented and people skills.

Have strong skills in the use of internet and WEB-based applications, email platforms and digital files.

Be able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Document management, including proofreading and editing forms of legal documents such as Share Certificates, letters, memos and other practice specific documents;

2+ years related experience, preferably within a legal professional services firm;

Maintaining both physical client records and electronic client records in our Corporate Services database, EnAct (soon to transition to MinuteBox);

Providing backup support when other Legal Assistants are absent, at capacity, or dealing with tight deadlines; and

Legal Assistant diploma or post-secondary degree/diploma in Office Administration;

Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Adobe, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint;

Proven management and leadership skills and abilities

Oversee and direct external counsel; interpret and disseminate legal advice and recommendations to senior lawyers and senior management

Assume other legal and management duties as assigned

Ensure compliance with Infrastructure Ontario’s governance and real estate requirements.

Experience with real estate development transactions is required. Experience with transit-oriented development transactions (or equivalent) is desired.

Experience acting for clients (in either the public or private sector) on large and/or complex transactions is desired.