paralegal - Hamilton, Canada - Collett Read LLP

    Collett Read LLP
    Collett Read LLP Hamilton, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    • Education:
    • Expérience:

      • Education

    • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
    • Legal assistant/paralegal

      • Tasks

    • Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
    • Co-ordinate administrative services
    • Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
    • Research records, court files and other legal documents
    • Schedule court trials
    • Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
    • Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
    • Draft legal correspondence
    • Perform administrative tasks
    • Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
    • Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion

      • Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      • Personal suitability

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

      • Experience

    • 2 years to less than 3 years
    • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
    • Langue de travail: Anglais
    • Heures de travail: 40 hours per week