Paralegal Job

Advise clients on legal proceedings
Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
Co-ordinate administrative services
Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants
Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
Represent clients before administrative tribunals and boards regarding criminal driving offences
Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters
Write trial briefs
Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
Administer oaths
Research records, court files and other legal documents
Schedule court trials
Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
Collect and record administrative and service fees
Draft legal correspondence
Explain rights and obligations to defendants
Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants

Education Required : College Degree or Diploma
License Required : Paralegal

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large caseload
Large workload

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

Education Required : College Degree or Diploma
License Required : Paralegal

Paralegal Services