Litigation paralegal

LesJuristes, Inc.; Granby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Français

Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

LesJuristes, Inc. is seeking a capable legal assistant to support a litigation team in a busy practice. The role involves drafting correspondence, preparing briefs, and conducting legal research to aid mediation and dispute resolution efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a 1–2 year legal studies credential, familiarity with civil litigation, and proficiency in MS Office and legal software. A client-focused, organized approach is essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in a legal-related program (1–2 years).
• Experience in civil litigation or legal procedures is preferred.
• Ability to work with accuracy and under supervision when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare briefs
• Conduct research
• Work with minimal supervision
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Legal studies, general

Legal professions and studies, other

Tools

Legal software applications

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Legal studies, general
• Legal professions and studies, other

Work setting

• Legal firm
• Litigation
• Law firm

Tasks

• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare briefs
• Conduct research
• Work with minimal supervision
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Technical terminology

• Legal

Area of work experience

• Civil litigation

Area of specialization

• Legal services

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week