Paralegal

What The Law - Criminal Law Firm; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading criminal defense law firm in York Region is seeking a licensed paralegal to support administrative procedures. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, handling court appearances, and communicating with clients. Ideal candidates should be graduates of a Paralegal Program and possess strong organizational skills. This position is on-site with a potential for a hybrid schedule after initial training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Paralegal Program, must be fully licensed or writing the February 2026 P1 Exam.
• Driver's License and access to a vehicle for court.
• Willingness to work in a high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to paralegals and lawyers.
• Comfortable speaking in court and handling court appearances.
• Disclosure review and drafting of court applications.
• Communicating file updates and receiving client instructions.

Skills

Administrative support

Court communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

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 2026*
• Driver's License and daily access to a vehicle if needed to drive to court
• 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.