Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Legal studies, general
• Legal assistant/paralegal
• Legal professions and studies, other

Work setting

Company legal department Urban area

Tasks

Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies Research records, court files and other legal documents Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties Trace and locate debtors Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments

Computer and technology knowledge

Spreadsheet Database management Legal software applications MS Excel MS Office MS Outlook MS Windows MS Word

Area of specialization

Legal services Collections

Security and safety

Basic security clearance Criminal record check Credit check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

Dental plan Health care plan

Financial benefits

Bonus Commission

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits Life insurance

Other benefits

Free parking available