Paralegal

Now hiring: Paralegal at Globe Immigration in North York, ON. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Required shifts: Morning, Day, Evening.

Job Description

• The candidate must advise clients on legal proceedings.
• The candidate must assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial.
• The candidate must coordinate administrative services.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and completion of applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts, and name changes.
• The candidate must interview clients, witnesses and related parties.
• The candidate must perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing systems.
• The candidate must research records, court files and other legal documents.
• The candidate must arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings.
• The candidate must assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolution.
• The candidate must draft legal correspondence.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Equivalent professional experience accepted.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Work Site Environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must work in a legal firm, providing support in legal research, case preparation, and client services.
• The candidate must be able to work in a consulting firm.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must have basic security clearance.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?