paralegal

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Company legal department
• Legal firm

Tasks

• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Draft legal correspondence

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Database management
• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years