paralegal

Job Description

<ul><li>Work Term: Permanent</li><li>Work Language: English</li><li>Hours: 40 hours per week</li><li>Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years</li><li>Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years</li><li>or equivalent experience</li><li><h2>Work site environment</h2><br></li><li>Non-smoking</li><li>Air conditioned</li><li><h2>Work setting</h2><br></li><li>Urban area</li><li>Legal firm</li><li>Consulting firm</li><li><h2>Tasks</h2><br></li><li>Advise clients on legal proceedings</li><li>Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial</li><li>Co-ordinate administrative services</li><li>Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes</li><li>Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties</li><li>Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems</li><li>Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions</li><li>Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations</li><li>Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies</li><li>Administer oaths</li><li>Research records, court files and other legal documents</li><li>Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings</li><li>Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions</li><li>Draft legal correspondence</li><li>Explain rights and obligations to defendants</li><li><h2>Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses</h2><br></li><li>In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program</li><li>Pega certified professional</li><li><h2>Computer and technology knowledge</h2><br></li><li>Legal software applications</li><li>MS Office</li><li>MS Word</li><li>MS Windows</li><li><h2>Area of work experience</h2><br></li><li>Immigration</li><li><h2>Security and safety</h2><br></li><li>Basic security clearance</li><li>Criminal record check</li><li><h2>Transportation/travel information</h2><br></li><li>Valid driver's licence</li><li>Parking paid by employer</li><li><h2>Work conditions and physical capabilities</h2><br></li><li>Fast-paced environment</li><li>Work under pressure</li><li>Tight deadlines</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Large caseload</li><li>Large workload</li><li><h2>Personal suitability</h2><br></li><li>Accurate</li><li>Efficient interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent oral communication</li><li>Excellent written communication</li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Judgement</li><li>Organized</li><li>Client focus</li><li>Dependability</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Reliability</li><li>Team player</li><li>Values and ethics</li><li><h2>Screening questions</h2><br></li><li>Are you authorized to work in Canada?</li><li>Do you have experience working in this field?</li><li>Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?</li><li>Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?</li><li><h2>Employment terms options</h2><br></li><li>Evening</li><li><h2>Employment terms options</h2><br></li><li>Morning</li><li>Day</li><li>Weekend</li></ul>