Paralegals Specific Skills

Research records, court files and other legal documents; Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Setting Litigation

Area of Specialization Legal services

Additional Skills

Schedule and confirm appointments; Provide clients with information; Prepare financial statements and reports; Maintain filing system

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Acrobat Reader; MS Windows; MS Word; Dictaphone; Electronic mail; MS Outlook; Divorcemate Software

Area of Work Experience

Reports and records; Financial statements; Correspondence; Contracts; Civil litigation

Specific Skills

Prepare court files, court dockets and other documents; Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents; Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage; Research legal precedents and gather evidence; Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English