Paralegal

Bickford and Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal advisory firm in Toronto is searching for a dedicated Legal Assistant to support clients and lawyers by advising on legal proceedings, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate communications. This full-time, permanent role demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a range of benefits including paid time off and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Extended health, Vision and Dentalcare

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective client communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal proceedings.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and other related parties.
• Draft legal correspondence and maintain filing systems.
• Assist in the preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Windows)

Job description

Education

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

About the position:

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Extended health, Vision and Dentalcare

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Administer oaths
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Draft legal correspondence
• Oversee maintenance of judicial court records

Court experience

• Hearings

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Windows)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organized
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Language of work: English
35 to 40 hours per week