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Location
North York, ONM3J 0L5
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Work location
On site
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Salary$33.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Morning, Day, Evening
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Other benefits
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Job Bank
#3685194
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Work setting
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Urban area
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Legal firm
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Consulting firm
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Advise clients on legal proceedings
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Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
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Co-ordinate administrative services
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Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
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Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
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Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
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Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
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Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
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Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
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Administer oaths
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Research records, court files and other legal documents
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Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
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Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
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Draft legal correspondence
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Explain rights and obligations to defendants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
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Pega certified professional
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Legal software applications
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MS Office
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MS Word
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MS Windows
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Parking paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large caseload
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Initiative
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Benefits
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