paralegal

Valin Partners; North Bay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Job summary

Valin Partners seeks a skilled legal professional for a permanent, full-time role within a fast-paced law firm. You will advise clients on legal proceedings, assemble evidence, and coordinate administrative services to support trial preparation.

The position requires a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a Canadian legal setting.

Qualifications

• Required: Registered Apprenticeship certificate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Reliable team player with interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal proceedings.
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial.
• Coordinate administrative services for cases.
• Draft contracts, promissory notes, wills, mortgages, and other documents.
• Assist in preparing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces and related matters.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and other parties; maintain filing systems.
• Represent clients in small claims and related tribunals; assist lawyers in mediation.

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Pega

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 35 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Work site environment

Non-smokingAir conditioned

Work setting

Legal firm

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Represent clients before administrative tribunals and boards regarding criminal driving offences
• Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmationsRepresent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Schedule court trials
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Pega certified professional

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesAttention to detail

Personal suitability

AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedClient focusDependabilityInitiativeReliabilityTeam playerResourcefulness

Screening questions

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits

Financial benefits

BonusCommissionGroup insurance benefits