property paralegal

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Legal firm
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Administer oaths
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Schedule court trials
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence
• Oversee maintenance of judicial court records

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Database management
• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Audio-visual or videography
• Database
• Information management system
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Court experience

• Federal Court
• Provincial and Territorial Court

Area of specialization

• Aboriginal or First Nations education

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance