Legal researcher
Job detail
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Company legal department
- Consulting firm
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
- Co-ordinate administrative services
- Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
- Write trial briefs
- Research records, court files and other legal documents
- Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
- Represent clients internationally in consultation with foreign associates and attorneys
- Collect and record administrative and service fees
- Draft legal correspondence
- Recommend legal action or discontinuation of service
- Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
- Analyze and interpret data
- Complete legal documentation
- Research and retrieve archival materials
- Research legal precedents and gather evidence
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Database
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows