Paralegal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Tonya Kent Criminal Defence Full time

**Tonya Kent Criminal Defence - Job Posting**

**Seeking**: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

**Term**:Permanent, **part time** **(likely will change to full time depending on the office’s needs over a short time)**

**Start Date**: 2nd week of October 2024, but flexible

**Location**:In Office** (however, **must** have ability to work from home if/when necessary, with access to high-speed internet at home)

**About Us**:
Tonya Kent Criminal Defence (TKCD) is a criminal defence office run by one sole practitioner, Tonya Kent in the heart of downtown. The office is located inside of another law firm. The office **only** takes criminal defence files. This is a busy trial practice that defends clients accused of all manner of charges from theft to murder.

TKCD is seeking a part time legal assistant that has their **paralegal license**. It is expected that the paralegal license be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). We are looking for someone that is extremely organized, has excellent communication skills, and a quick thinker.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conducting client intakes and scheduling consultation meetings with counsel
- Communicating with jail facilities to set in person, video, and phone call visits as well as written communication to the jail as issues arise
- Assembling and sending materials to the Court, Crown, and jail
- Keeping up with court protocols
- Managing court appearances and meetings in the calendar
- Assisting with collecting retainer from clients as well as communicating with Legal Aid Ontario concerning client retainer
- Organizing client files in the file management system, CLIO
- At some points, appearing in court to adjourn or hold down matters
- Some review of disclosure as necessary or required
- Other duties as assigned

**Required Qualifications**:

- **Must** be a licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
- A minimum of one year experience in a legal assistant/paralegal position, preferably in criminal law
- Familiarity with the criminal court process in Ontario/Canada
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated strong organizational and task management skills
- Demonstrated strength in writing skills

**Assets (Not Required)**
- An undergraduate bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (**NOT** an LL.B or JD)
- Proficiency in using practice management software, CLIO
- Previous experience with billing to Legal Aid Ontario
- Demonstrated strength in research skills
- Proficiency in a language other than English

**Compensation**:

- $23.00/hour - negotiable depending on skills, previous experience, and performance

**How to Apply**:

- Please forward the following in **ONE PDF document**:

- Resume/CV
- Paralegal certificate/diploma/degree
- List of references to call
- **Optional** **Additions to Application**
- Reference letters

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Licence/Certification:

- Paralegal Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-20
Expected start date: 2024-10-15

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