legal technician
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work setting:
Urban area.
Tasks:
- Co-ordinate administrative services.
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems.
- Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies.
- Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.
- Draft legal correspondence.
- Negotiate or approve rental or lease of properties on behalf of property owner.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- MS Office.
- MS Outlook.
- MS Excel.
- MS PowerPoint.
- MS Word.
- MS Windows.
Area of specialization:
Commercial real estate.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Large workload.
Personal suitability:
- Initiative.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- 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)?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.