Corporate paralegal
Taylor MacLellan Cochrane
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Legal firm
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Co-ordinate administrative services
- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
- Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
- Draft legal correspondence
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Legal software applications
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- WordPerfect
Additional information
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
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Dependability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Wellness program