Paralegals Specific Skills

Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits; Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties

Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety Bondable; Driver's validity licence check

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Word; Legal software applications; MS Outlook

Notaries Public Specific Skills

Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English