Property paralegal - Kentville - Taylor MacLellan Cochrane

Description

Overview

Legal firm. Rural area. Permanent position. 37.5 hours per week. Language of work: English.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing systems
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Draft legal correspondence

Education and Experience

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Or equivalent experience
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work Setting

• Legal firm
• Rural area

Certifications, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

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

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• WordPerfect

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation and Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening Questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment Terms

• Permanent
• Day

Benefits

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

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Wellness program