Education

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Legal firm
• Rural area

Tasks

• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Draft legal correspondence

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Computer and technology knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• WordPerfect

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Wellness program