legal technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
• 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
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player