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paralegal

Posted on August 07, 2024 by Employer details Koprich Paralegal Services

Job details

  • LocationBarrie, ON
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary34.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Weekend, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3028765

This employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis. Canadians and Permanent residents are able and encouraged to apply. Learn more.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities

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
  • Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
  • Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants
  • 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
  • Write trial briefs
  • Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
  • Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
  • Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
  • Administer oaths
  • Research records, court files and other legal documents
  • Schedule court trials
  • Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
  • Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
  • Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
  • Collect and record administrative and service fees
  • Draft legal correspondence
  • Explain rights and obligations to defendants
  • Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large caseload
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Resourcefulness

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2024-11-14

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paralegal NOC 42200 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Median wage Help -
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