Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Membership in a provincial or territorial law society; Paralegal Certification

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Area of Work Experience Immigration

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Legal software applications; MS Office

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information

Parking paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Paralegals Specific Skills

Research records, court files and other legal documents; Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials; Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties

Independent paralegals

Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies