law clerk

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Brampton is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, coordinating administrative services, and assisting in trial preparations. Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of office software. This role is strictly on-site, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial.
• Co-ordinate administrative services.
• Draft contracts and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Divorcemate Software

MS Office

MS Outlook

Education

College certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Legal firm

Responsibilities

• 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
• Handle probate to certify the validity of a will
• Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• 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
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence
• Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• Divorcemate Software
• MS Office
• MS Outlook