Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College/CEGEP

Work setting

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Urban area Legal firm

Tasks

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Co-ordinate administrative services Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations Research records, court files and other legal documents Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents Collect and record administrative and service fees Draft legal correspondence

Computer and technology knowledge

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Legal software applications MS Office MS Outlook MS Excel MS Word

Security and safety

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Bondable

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Experience

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1 year to less than 2 years

Support for persons with disabilities

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Veterans

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities