paralegal

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Legal firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Handle probate to certify the validity of a will
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence
• Act as executor, trustee or guardian in estate matters

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)