Paralegal

Overview

Assist lawyer with drafting documents, research, court filings, and client support.

Key Responsibilities

• legal research
• document drafting
• court filings
• billing
• real estate
• file management

Tasks

-Conduct legal research and compile case law or background materials as required -Assist in corporate matters such as incorporations, annual resolutions, minute books, and corporate filings -Draft, review, and format legal documents, correspondence, and contracts (letters, pleadings, resolutions, corporate forms, real estate documents, etc.) -Prepare court documents and assist with filing and service of proceedings in accordance with Quebec and federal court rules -Prepare invoices, track billable hours, and assist with client billing and collections -Perform general office duties such as scanning, filing, and maintaining internal databases -Support real estate transactions: draft preliminary documentation, review title searches, prepare closing documents, and coordinate closings -Communicate with clients, notaries, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally and efficiently -Maintain calendars, deadlines, and limitation dates for multiple files -Manage and organize physical and electronic client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

Requirements

• paralegal diploma
• microsoft office
• legal software
• law experience
• detail oriented
• english fluency

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team -Diploma in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant certification from a recognized institution -Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously -Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a law firm, ideally in a small or boutique office environment -Exposure to varied legal areas and hands-on experience -Strong command of English (spoken and written); functional French (ability to communicate and understand documents) -Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with legal practice management software is an asset (e.g., Clio, JurisÉvolution, CosmoLex, etc.) -Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor with clients and colleagues

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Benefits

-Convenient downtown location, close to public transit -Supportive and collegial work environment -Competitive compensation and benefits package -Opportunity to grow with a small but ambitious firm

About Talentsphere Staffing Solutions

-Combining nimble, tech-enabled sourcing with niche industry know-how, they fill roles ranging from temporary and contract to executive leadership. -Their consultants work sectors such as IT, data analytics, life sciences, construction, finance, marketing, HR and engineering. -They’ve helped clients execute major projects—from tech system rollouts to executive hires—by delivering tailored talent fast. -With a consultancy mindset, they’ve positioned themselves for hands-on partnerships, acting as strategic talent advisors rather than just recruiters. -They stand out by offering both speed on temporary and interim needs, and thorough executive search when senior leadership is at stake. -Operating across major Canadian cities and the U.S., they bring local market insight to every placement.

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