property paralegal

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking. Air conditioned.

Work setting:

Urban area. Legal firm.

Relocation costs not covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Advise clients on legal proceedings .
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial.
• Co-ordinate administrative services.
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents.
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems.
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions.
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits.
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations.
• Administer oaths.
• Research records, court files and other legal documents.
• Schedule court trials.
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.
• 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.
• Oversee maintenance of judicial court records.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Spreadsheet.
• Database management.
• Legal software applications.
• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• Audio-visual or videography.
• Database.
• Information management system.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• MS Windows.

Court experience:

• Federal Court.
• Provincial and Territorial Court.

Area of specialization:

Aboriginal or First Nations education.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

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.
• Resourcefulness.

Screening questions:

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

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Travel insurance.