Paralegal

Résumé du poste

Advise clients on legal proceedings and manage estate matters, including administration, asset distribution, probate, and acting as an executor, trustee, or guardian. Draft legal documents and correspondence, research records and court files, maintain filing systems, and handle administrative duties and fees.

Détails du poste

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience Work setting Legal firm Tasks Advise clients on legal proceedings Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents Handle probate to certify the validity of a will Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems Research records, court files and other legal documents Collect and record administrative and service fees Draft legal correspondence Act as executor, trustee or guardian in estate matters Computer and technology knowledge Legal software applications MS Office MS Outlook MS Excel MS Word MS Windows Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Client focus Dependability Initiative Reliability Team player Resourcefulness Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Morning Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Work Term: Permanent Work Language: French Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Ce que vous ferez

Advise clients on legal proceedings and manage estate matters, including administration, asset distribution, probate, and acting as an executor, trustee, or guardian. Draft legal documents and correspondence, research records and court files, maintain filing systems, and handle administrative duties and fees.

Exigences

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 3 months to less than 1 year, plus 7 months to less than 1 year of experience or equivalent. Candidates should be accurate, organized, dependable, flexible, client-focused, and effective communicators, with knowledge of legal software and Microsoft Office applications.

Avantages

• Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Compétences indiquées

• written communication · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Estate Administration
• Asset Distribution
• Probate
• Legal Document Drafting
• Contract Drafting
• Will Preparation
• Legal Research
• Court File Research
• Legal Correspondence
• Records Management
• Filing Systems
• Client Advising
• Estate Trustee Duties
• Legal Software
• Microsoft Office
• Written Communication

Domaines d’emploi

• Legal
• Administrative