paralegal
Taylor MacLellan Cochrane
Kentville, NS, CA
$30K-$40K a year (estimated)
Permanent
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 37.5 hours per week
- Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience : 1 year to less than 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
- 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?
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
13 days ago