litigation paralegal

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Legal studies, general
• Legal professions and studies, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Legal firm
• Litigation
• Law firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare briefs
• Conduct research
• Work with minimal supervision
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Technical terminology

• Legal

Area of work experience

• Civil litigation

Area of specialization

• Legal services

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities