Judicial Paralegal

Job summary

The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal provides executive administrative and legal support to the judiciary, including managing calendars, preparing and formatting legal documents, and conducting research. They act as a frontline representative of the court, liaising with lawyers, litigants, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient court operations.

Job details

The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal provides executive administrative and legal support to the judiciary, including managing calendars, preparing and formatting legal documents, and conducting research. They act as a frontline representative of the court, liaising with lawyers, litigants, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient court operations. Candidates must possess a two-year diploma in a related field such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal, supplemented by at least two years of progressively responsible experience. Applicants are required to demonstrate strong communication skills, advanced proofreading abilities, and proficiency in legal procedures and court systems.

What you’ll do

The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal provides executive administrative and legal support to the judiciary, including managing calendars, preparing and formatting legal documents, and conducting research. They act as a frontline representative of the court, liaising with lawyers, litigants, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient court operations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a two-year diploma in a related field such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal, supplemented by at least two years of progressively responsible experience. Applicants are required to demonstrate strong communication skills, advanced proofreading abilities, and proficiency in legal procedures and court systems.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan
• Professional learning and development
• Work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Health benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal research
• Calendar management
• Document formatting
• Proofreading
• File management
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Typing
• Computer skills
• Conflict management
• Diplomacy
• Tact
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

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