Legal technician

Job summary

The role involves providing legal support by drafting court reports, affidavits, and trial briefs while managing judicial records. Responsibilities include coordinating administrative services and assisting lawyers with mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: French Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Work site environment Non-smoking Air conditioned Work setting Urban area Legal firm Administrative tribunal Tasks Advise clients on legal proceedings Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial Co-ordinate administrative services Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems Write trial briefs Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits Research records, court files and other legal documents Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements Draft legal correspondence Oversee maintenance of judicial court records Computer and technology knowledge Legal software applications MS Office MS Outlook Database MS Excel MS Word Court experience Provincial and Territorial Court Municipal Court Appeals Area of work experience Administrative law court Research Transportation/travel information 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 Excellent written communication Organized Reliability Resourcefulness Workplace information Hybrid Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Travel insurance Wellness program

What you’ll do

The role involves providing legal support by drafting court reports, affidavits, and trial briefs while managing judicial records. Responsibilities include coordinating administrative services and assisting lawyers with mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.

Requirements

Candidates must have a college or CEGEP education and between 3 to 5 years of experience. Proficiency in MS Office and legal software, along with experience in provincial, municipal, or appeals courts, is required.

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Bonus • Life Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Long-term Care Insurance • Maternity And Parental Benefits • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) • Paid Training • Paid Time Off • Travel Insurance • Wellness Program

Listed skills

• MS-Office · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Research
• Trial Brief Writing
• Documentary Evidence Assembly
• Legal Correspondence Drafting
• Court Record Maintenance
• Mediation Preparation
• Clerical Duties
• MS Office
• Legal Software
• Wills Preparation
• Real Estate Transactions
• Affidavits
• Case Management
• Administrative Coordination
• Court Proceedings Recording
• Legal Filing Systems

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector