Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
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Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
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Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
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Advise clients and take legal action on landlord and tenant matters, traffic violations, name changes and other issues within their jurisdictions
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Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
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Research records, court files and other legal documents
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Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
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Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
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Draft legal correspondence
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large caseload
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Organized
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Client focus
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Dependability
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Newcomers to Canada
- Visible minorities
- Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.