- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 30 hours per week
- Education : Earned doctorate degree
- Experience : 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Legal firm
Tasks
- Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
- Co-ordinate administrative services
- Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
- Write trial briefs
- 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
- Represent clients internationally in consultation with foreign associates and attorneys
- Draft legal correspondence
- Write and edit for legal publications
- Recommend legal action or discontinuation of service
- Complete legal documentation
- Analyze and interpret data
- Research and retrieve archival materials
- Research legal precedents and gather evidence
- Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- Legal software applications
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
Technical terminology
- Medical
- Legal
Court experience
- Appeals
- Trials
- Hearings
Area of work experience
- Administrative law court
- Immigration
- Civil litigation
Area of specialization
Legal services
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
- Analytical
Other benefits
- Other benefits
30+ days ago