Paralegal

Education

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

About the position:

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Extended health, Vision and Dentalcare

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Administer oaths
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Draft legal correspondence
• Oversee maintenance of judicial court records

Court experience

• Hearings

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Windows)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organized
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Language of work: English
35 to 40 hours per week