law clerk

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Legal firm

Tasks

• Establish work priorities for court staff
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• 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
• Schedule court trials
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week