Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Legal assistant/paralegal
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Legal firm
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
- Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- Legal software applications
- Divorcemate Software
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- Database
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Area of specialization
- Residential real estate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Credit check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail