Paralegal - Toronto, Canada - Pain Rehabilitation Clinic Inc.

Pain Rehabilitation Clinic Inc.
Pain Rehabilitation Clinic Inc.
Verified Company
Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience


Work site environment:


  • Nonsmoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting:


  • Company legal department
  • Legal firm

Tasks:


  • Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
  • 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
  • Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
  • Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
  • Research records, court files and other legal documents
  • Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
  • Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
  • Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties

Computer and technology knowledge:


  • Spreadsheet
  • Database management
  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word

Security and safety:


  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:


  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large caseload
  • Large workload

Personal suitability:


  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions:


  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?
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