Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Legal firm. Tasks: Advise clients on legal proceedings . Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial. Co-ordinate administrative services. Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties. Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants. Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems. Represent clients before administrative tribunals and boards regarding criminal driving offences. Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters. Write trial briefs. Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions. Establish work priorities for court staff. Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits. Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations. Represent clients at proceedings before the Trade Marks Opposition Board and in related proceedings. 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. Schedule court trials. Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings. Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions. Conduct bail hearings. 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. Explain rights and obligations to defendants. Oversee maintenance of judicial court records. Hear evidence at trials on summary conviction offences and may preside over trials of criminal offences. Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants. Computer and technology knowledge: Legal software applications. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Court experience: Provincial and Territorial Court. Municipal Court. Appeals. Trials. Hearings. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours.