paralegal

BICKFORD & ASSOCIATES; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Toronto seeking a detail-oriented individual to advise clients on legal proceedings and assist lawyers. Responsibilities include interviewing clients and witnesses, maintaining filing systems, and drafting correspondence. Candidates should be organized with excellent communication skills and have completed a college program. This position is full-time, permanent, and offers benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Must be able to work legally in Canada.
• Completion of a one to two years college program is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal proceedings.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and related parties.
• Administer oaths and take affidavits.
• Assist lawyers in mediation and dispute resolutions.
• Draft legal correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Education

College or non-university certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

Education

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

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Court experience

• Hearings

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week