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Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Draft legal correspondence
• Hear evidence at trials on summary conviction offences and may preside over trials of criminal offences
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available