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
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Work setting
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Legal firm
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Property and real estate law
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Law firm
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
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Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
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Handle probate to certify the validity of a will
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Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
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Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
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Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants
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Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
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Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters
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Write trial briefs
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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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Schedule court trials
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Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
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Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
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Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
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Collect and record administrative and service fees
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Draft legal correspondence
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Research legal precedents and gather evidence
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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Legal software applications
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Divorcemate Software
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MS Office
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MS Excel
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MS Word
Court experience
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Provincial and Territorial Court
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Trials
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Hearings
Area of specialization
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Trust and estate administration
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Confidential security clearance
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Parking paid by employer
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Public transportation is not available
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.