Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Legal assistant/paralegal or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Legal firm

Tasks

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Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial Co-ordinate administrative services Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems Write trial briefs Establish work priorities for court staff Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations Research records, court files and other legal documents Schedule court trials Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements Collect and record administrative and service fees Draft legal correspondence Oversee maintenance of judicial court records Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Computer and technology knowledge

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Spreadsheet Database management Legal software applications MS Office MS Outlook Audio-visual or videography Database Information management system MS Excel MS Word

Court experience

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Federal Court Federal Supreme Court Provincial and Territorial Court Provincial Supreme Court Municipal Court Appeals Trials Hearings

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

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Court administrative services co-ordination Court and pre-trial scheduling

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Confidential security clearance

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? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

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5 years or more

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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Life insurance

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people 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