Overview

paralegal Jobs in North York, Ontario, Canada at Globe Immigration

Title: paralegal

Company: Globe Immigration

Location: North York, Ontario, Canada

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Legal firm
  • Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Advise clients on legal proceedings
  • Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
  • Co-ordinate administrative services
  • Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
  • Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
  • Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
  • 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
  • Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
  • Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
  • Draft legal correspondence
  • Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
  • Pega certified professional

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Legal software applications
  • MS Office
  • MS Word
  • MS Windows

Area of work experience

  • Immigration

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Parking paid by employer

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
  • Values and ethics
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