Overview
Languages
French
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
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
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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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Write trial briefs
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Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
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Establish work priorities for court staff
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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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Research records, court files and other legal documents
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Schedule court trials
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Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
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Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
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Draft legal correspondence
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Oversee maintenance of judicial court records
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Develop and analyze immigration and refugee programs and policy
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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MS Office
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MS Word
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MS Windows
Court experience
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Federal Court
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Appeals
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Hearings
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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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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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Resourcefulness
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Values and ethics
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.