Legal secretaries apply specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures in providing support to legal professionals with communication, documentation and internal managerial co-ordination activities, in law offices, legal departments of large firms and governments.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- A Executive Legal Assistant in British Columbia in administrative and support service activities with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $60.50 and maximum $67.40 per hour in 2020.
- A Executive Legal Assistant in Quebec in administrative and support service activities with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $55.20 and maximum $67.90 per hour in 2020.
- A Executive Legal Assistant in Ontario in professional, scientific and technical activities with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $55.00 and maximum $62.50 per hour in 2020.
Job Responsibilities
- Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs
- Reviewing and proofreading documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures
- Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Organizing and maintaining documents, case files and law libraries
- Screening requests for meetings, scheduling and organizing meetings
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders
- Supervising the work of office support workers
