Paralegal

What The Law - Criminal Law Firm; Aurora; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading criminal defence firm in Aurora, ON, is seeking a licensed paralegal to join their high-volume team. The role involves providing administrative support, managing court appearances, and liaising with clients effectively. Candidates must be a licensed paralegal or planning to be licensed by early 2026, with strong organizational skills and an interest in criminal defence. On-site work is required, with potential for a hybrid schedule after training.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully licensed paralegal or writing the February 2026 P1 Exam.
• Experience working in a legal setting is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to paralegals and lawyers.
• Handle all aspects of court appearances and communication.
• Organize and review disclosures and draft court applications.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication with clients

Court appearance handling

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of a Paralegal Program

Job description

We are a very high-volume, fast-paced criminal defence firm looking for a licensed paralegal to assist in administrative procedures of the firm. Experience in criminal law would be an asset, but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to paralegals and lawyers (Scheduling, Emails, Correspondence with Clients and Courthouses, Disclosure Organization and Review)
• Comfortable speaking in court and handling all aspects of a court appearance from detailed court instructions, communication with clients, calendar management, note taking, relaying important instructions and tasks to lawyers on file
• Disclosure review and organization; general mail merge; drafting of court applications
• Must be comfortable speaking with clients and providing file updates and receiving client instructions
• Exciting opportunities offered to assist with resolution and pleas in criminal court within the paralegal jurisdiction

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Paralegal Program - Must be a fully licensed paralegal OR alternatively be writing the February 2026 P1 Exam with expectation to be licensed in early 2026*
• Experience working in a legal setting is an asset
• Willingness to work in a high volume environment
• Strong working initiative and being an active member of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in criminal defence or the criminal justice procedure

Candidates will be contacted if they are being considered for an interview. Please note this job is ON SITE but has an opportunity for a hybrid-schedule after initial training. Our office is located in Aurora, ON.