Paralegal (Freshers)

**Job Title**: Paralegal

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Draft, review, and organize legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations
- Assist attorneys in case preparation, including organizing evidence, exhibits, and briefs
- Manage and maintain electronic and physical legal files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions
- File documents with courts and other agencies as required
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and outside counsel in a professional and confidential manner
- Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely filing and compliance
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and legal staff

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or related field
- Paralegal certification (preferred or required based on jurisdiction)
- Minimum [insert number] years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal support role
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formats
- Proficient in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

**Working Conditions**:

- Office-based role; may require occasional overtime or travel for hearings or client meetings
- Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards

Pay: $17.20-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L5T 2N5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Legal drafting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Paralegal license in Ontario (preferred)

Work Location: In person