Legal Assistant - Trial Prep & Documentation (Contract)

Kina-Gbezhgomi-Child-and-Family-Services; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services in Wikwemikong, Ontario is seeking a Legal Assistant to coordinate legal services as directed by Legal Counsel. You will prepare legal documents, conduct research, and assist with trial preparation, including disclosure and access requests.

Qualifications include a Law Clerk/Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma or a two-year college diploma in a law-related field; travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal diploma required.
• Two-year college diploma in a law-related field acceptable.
• Other combinations of skills/experience may be considered.
• Must have Ontario G-class driver’s license, access to vehicle, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist counsel by preparing relevant legal documentation.
• Ensure Court forms are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Draft various types of legal documentation, including facta, briefs, affidavits, etc., as directed by in-house counsel.
• Obtain further information to ensure comprehensive documentation.
• Assemble documentary evidence.
• Draft correspondence.

Skills

Prepare legal docs

Court forms accuracy

Draft legal documents

Information gathering

Assemble evidence

Draft correspondence

Education

Law Clerk/Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma

Two-year college diploma in law-related field

Other relevant combinations may be considered

Job description

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services in Wikwemikong, Ontario is seeking a Legal Assistant to coordinate legal services as directed by Legal Counsel. You will prepare legal documents, conduct research, and assist with trial preparation, including disclosure and access requests.

Qualifications include a Law Clerk/Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma or a two-year college diploma in a law-related field; travel will be required.