Government of Canada - Central
law clerk
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Job Description
- Req#: 48646470
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
- Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
- Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets
- Co-ordinate administrative services
- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
- Handle probate to certify the validity of a will
- Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
- Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
- Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
- Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
- Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
- Research records, court files and other legal documents
- Schedule court trials
- Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
- Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
- Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
- Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
- Collect and record administrative and service fees
- Draft legal correspondence
- Oversee maintenance of judicial court records
- Database management
- Legal software applications
- Divorcemate Software
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
- Criminal record check
- Valid driver's licence
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
- Large workload
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Team player
- Resourcefulness
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Life insurance
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Parking available
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Responsibilities
Tasks
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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