Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
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Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
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Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
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Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
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Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
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Establish work priorities for court staff
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Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
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Research records, court files and other legal documents
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Collect and record administrative and service fees
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Spreadsheet
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Legal software applications
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MS Office
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MS Outlook
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Audio-visual or videography
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Information management system
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MS Excel
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Word
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MS Windows
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large caseload
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Initiative
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Reliability
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Team player
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Resourcefulness
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.