Paralegal Assistant
4 months ago
**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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