Paralegal

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Legal firm
- Rural area
**Tasks**:

- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
- Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
- Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties
- Co-ordinate administrative services
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
**Court experience**:

- Provincial Supreme Court
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Wellness program
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week