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paralegal

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Employer details Taylor MacLellan Cochrane

Job details

  • LocationKentville, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary35,000 to 40,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3092020

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting

  • Legal firm
  • Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Co-ordinate administrative services
  • Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
  • Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
  • Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
  • Draft legal correspondence

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Legal software applications
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • WordPerfect

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Wellness program

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.

Advertised until

2024-10-23

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paralegal NOC 42200 Annapolis Valley Region
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