Languages English

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Notaries Public Specific Skills

Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions; Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Spreadsheet; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; Legal software applications; Database management; MS Office; MS Outlook

Work Setting Company legal department

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Large caseload; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; 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; Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits; Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions; 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; Advise clients and take legal action on landlord and tenant matters, traffic violations, name changes and other issues within their jurisdictions