paralegal

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Administer oaths
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Immigration

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Parking paid by employer

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
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits