Summary Oil And Gas Rights Paralegal in the Northeast Region
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "oil and gas rights paralegal" was moved from the group Paralegal and related occupations (NOC 4211) to the group Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200).
Find key facts and figures about working as an oil and gas rights paralegal. The following information is applicable to all Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Paralegals prepare legal documents and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Justices of the peace administer oaths, issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants and perform other court-related duties such as conducting bail hearings. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the scope of their practice. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$31.25/hour
Median wage in British Columbia
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in British Columbia
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Jobs
13 jobs
advertised in British Columbia
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Skills
- Advise clients on intellectual property matters and represent clients before the Registrar of Trade-Marks
- Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
- Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
- 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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