litigation paralegal

Education

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

Work setting

• Law firm

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Oversee the operation of company
• Market business services
• Organise day-to-day business operations
• Manage finances or budget
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Administer estate, personal, charitable, corporate and other types of trusts, direct trust account investments, receive and record investment income and disburse trust funds

Area of work experience

• Civil litigation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Workplace information

• Hybrid
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week