Litigation paralegal

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Legal studies, general
• Legal professions and studies, other

Work setting

• Legal firm
• Litigation
• Law firm

Tasks

• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare briefs
• Conduct research
• Work with minimal supervision
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law

Computer and technology knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Technical terminology

• Legal

Area of work experience

• Civil litigation

Area of specialization

• Legal services

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week