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paralegal Verified
Posted on March 28, 2024 by Employer details Collett Read LLP
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Legal assistant/paralegal. Tasks: Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials. Co-ordinate administrative services. Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations. Research records, court files and other legal documents. Schedule court trials. Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings. Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements. Draft legal correspondence. Perform administrative tasks. Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents. Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Client focus. Dependability. Initiative. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.- Location25 Main ST WHamilton, ONL8P 1H1
- Salary$28.39HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2843188
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Legal assistant/paralegal
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
- Co-ordinate administrative services
- Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
- Research records, court files and other legal documents
- Schedule court trials
- Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
- Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
- Draft legal correspondence
- Perform administrative tasks
- Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
- Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Team player
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