Paralegal

Job summary

Advise and interview clients, prepare legal documents and evidence, conduct legal research, and support lawyers with trials, mediation, and dispute resolution. Handle administrative and clerical duties, arrange hearings, administer oaths, and represent clients in lower courts, tribunals, and administrative proceedings.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

Advise and interview clients, prepare legal documents and evidence, conduct legal research, and support lawyers with trials, mediation, and dispute resolution. Handle administrative and clerical duties, arrange hearings, administer oaths, and represent clients in lower courts, tribunals, and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, or equivalent experience, and three to less than five years of experience. The posting also lists in-house law firm or law clerk program training, Pega certification, legal software and Microsoft Office knowledge, and a valid driver's licence.

Benefits

• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Research
• Client Interviews
• Documentary Evidence Preparation
• Legal Correspondence Drafting
• Court and Tribunal Representation
• Affidavits and Oaths
• Divorce and Domestic Contract Applications
• Immigration
• Case File Management
• Mediation Support
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Software Applications
• Pega

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Consulting