LEGAL ASSISTANT

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
  
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents.
  
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
  
• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.
  
• Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.
  
• Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
  
• Analyze and summarize documents.
  
• Assist with the administration and management of workflow.
  
• Locate and interview witnesses.
  
• General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in law or paralegal certification or similar (essential).
  
• Two years of legal research experience.
  
• Two years of experience in drafting legal and business documents.
  
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
  
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
  
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, Westlaw and other legal research sites.
  

Benefits