paralegal

Mission Centre Law Inc.
Calgary, AB, CA
$40 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 hours per week
  • Education : Bachelor's degree
  • Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting

Legal firm

Tasks

  • Co-ordinate administrative services
  • Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
  • 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
  • Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
  • 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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of specialization

Court and pre-trial scheduling

Security and safety

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

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is your current level of study?

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • Team building opportunities
  • 6 hours ago
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