About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Air conditioned. Real estate. Work setting: Legal firm. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Consulting firm. Business or corporate law. Tasks: 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. Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems. Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters. Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits. Research records, court files and other legal documents. Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings. Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions. Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents. Collect and record administrative and service fees. Draft legal correspondence. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program. Computer and technology knowledge: Database management. Legal software applications. MS Office. MS Outlook. Information management system. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. MS Windows. Court experience: Federal Court. Provincial and Territorial Court. Hearings. Area of work experience: Management. Contracts. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Credit check. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Organized. Client focus. Dependability. Initiative. Reliability. Team player. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available.