paralegal

Education:

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

Work site environment:

• Non-smoking.
• Air conditioned.

Work setting:

• Urban area.
• Legal firm.
• Consulting firm.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Computer and technology knowledge:

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

Area of work experience:

Immigration.

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.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.