corporate paralegal

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

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Legal firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Database
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance