law clerk

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mississauga seeks an experienced administrative coordinator to handle legal documentation, coordinate services, and perform clerical duties in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a college education, legal software proficiency, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. The position requires on-site work with no remote options, ensuring a challenging yet rewarding role in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Candidate must be bondable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate administrative services.
• Draft legal documents including contracts and wills.
• Prepare court reports and affidavits.
• Perform clerical duties including filing systems.
• Research legal records and files.

Skills

Legal software applications

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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

• Urban area
• Legal firm

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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