paralegal

Nathanson Seaman Watts; Kentville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Kentville is seeking a skilled individual for a full-time paralegal position. The role involves preparing various legal documents, supporting lawyers in mediation processes, and handling clerical duties. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and paralegal certification. Competitive salary offered between $30,000 and $50,000 annually. No remote work available.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Own transportation is required.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain filing systems.
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions, and other legal documents.
• Assist lawyers in preparations for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.

Skills

Clerical duties

Legal document preparation

Research skills

Drafting legal correspondence

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Spreadsheet

Legal software applications

MS Office

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 30,000 to 50,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Legal firm
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
• Paralegal Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-09

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