Paralegal
3 days ago
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
What The Law - Criminal Law Firm
Full time
$50,000 - $70,000 per year
We are a very high-volume, fast-paced criminal defence firm looking for a licensed paralegal to assist in administrative procedures of the firm. Experience in criminal law would be an asset, but is not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to paralegals and lawyers (Scheduling, Emails, Correspondence with Clients and Courthouses, Disclosure Organization and Review)
- Comfortable speaking in court and handling all aspects of a court appearance from detailed court instructions, communication with clients, calendar management, note taking, relaying important instructions and tasks to lawyers on file
- Disclosure review and organization; general mail merge; drafting of court applications
- Must be comfortable speaking with clients and providing file updates and receiving client instructions
- Exciting opportunities offered to assist with resolution and pleas in criminal court within the paralegal jurisdiction
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Paralegal Program -
Must be a fully licensed paralegal OR alternatively be writing the February 2026 P1 Exam with expectation to be licensed in early 2026* - Experience working in a legal setting is an asset
- Willingness to work in a high volume environment
- Strong working initiative and being an active member of a team
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Interest in criminal defence or the criminal justice procedure
Candidates will be contacted if they are being considered for an interview. Please note this job is ON SITE but has an opportunity for a hybrid-schedule after initial training. Our office is located in Aurora, ON.