paralegal - SNP Canada Ltd. | Calgary, AB | Workopolis

Education

Bachelor's

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office

Language

Bilingual
German

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: Bilingual
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Asset languages

German

Work site environment

Non-smoking
Air conditioned

Work setting

Legal firm
Urban area
Professional association or law society
Municipal Court

Tasks

Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
Advise clients and take legal action on landlord and tenant matters, traffic violations, name changes and other issues within their jurisdictions
Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
Arrange probates and administer the estates of deceased persons
Research records, court files and other legal documents
Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
Represent clients internationally in consultation with foreign associates and attorneys
Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties
Explain Canadian, foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries
Establish work priorities for court staff
Conduct law workshops
Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries

Type of materials

Foreign language materials

Computer and technology knowledge

Spreadsheet
Legal software applications
MS Excel
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
Database
Information management system

Insurance experience

Liability insurance

Court experience

Trials
Provincial and Territorial Court
Hearings
Appeals

Area of work experience

Administrative law court
Foreign service

Area of specialization

Second language education
Court administrative services co-ordination

Survey specialization

Law

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation
Parking paid by employer
Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large caseload
Large workload

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?