Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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Company legal department

Tasks

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Advise clients on legal proceedings 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 Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems Write trial briefs Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits 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 Draft legal correspondence Oversee maintenance of judicial court records

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 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 Territorial Supreme Court Appeals Trials Hearings

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

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Do you have experience working in this field? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Financial benefits

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Bonus

Other benefits

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* Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)