paralegal

J. Pitblado Law is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a part time Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have experience working independently in a fast-paced work environment; be personable, well organized and detail oriented. Applicants should have experience /education in employment law, civil litigation and criminal law. The selected candidate must have a clean criminal record. Preferred candidates will have experience drafting civil litigation, employment and criminal court documents. He or she must have a good working knowledge of MS Word, Zoom, Excel, document assembly software and/or accounting. Primary Duties Include · Staying up to date on judicial practice directions rules and adapting to new court procedures · Researching, drafting and filing of legal documents · Undertaking management in superior court civil files · Process Serving · Attendance at criminal adjournment court · Take care of incoming and outgoing phone calls · File and Serve documents at the courthouse, as well as retrieve books from the MLA Library · Daily upkeep of file organization · Maintains office calendars by entering and updating requirements, court dates, and meetings. · Research law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning · 1-2 hours per week of paper filing · Other duties as required Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00-$26.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule * On-site parking Work Location: In person