Education
College/CEGEPLegal studies, generalLegal assistant/paralegal or equivalent experience
Work setting
Company legal departmentLegal firmRelocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
Advise clients on legal proceedings Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trialHelp in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changesInterview clients, witnesses and other related partiesPerform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systemsEstablish work priorities for court staffReceive affidavits, declarations and affirmationsResearch records, court files and other legal documentsSchedule court trialsAssist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutionsWitness and certify the validity of signatures on documentsCollect and record administrative and service feesDraft legal correspondenceOversee maintenance of judicial court recordsCall courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants
Computer and technology knowledge
SpreadsheetDatabase managementLegal software applicationsMS OfficeDatabaseMS Excel
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?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
MorningDay
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
