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Paralegal and Related Occupations  (NOC 4211)
Toronto Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Legal assistants and paralegals prepare legal documents, maintain records and files and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the limitations of their appointment. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Legal assistants and paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually self-employed. Trademark agents are employed by law firms and legal departments throughout the public and private sectors, trademark development and search firms or they may be self-employed. Notaries public are employed by government and in the public and private sectors or they may be self-employed.

commercial law clerk, corporate paralegal, family law paralegal, independent paralegal, land titles examiner, law clerk, legal assistant, legal researcher, litigation legal assistant, notary public, paralegal, real estate law clerk, title searcher, trademark agent.

Legal assistants and paralegals in law firms or in other establishments perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
  • Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
  • Research records, court files and other legal documents
  • Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties.
Notaries public perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
  • Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
  • May draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
  • May arrange probates and administer the estates of deceased persons.
Trademark agents perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Advise clients on intellectual property matters and represent clients before the Registrar of Trade-Marks on matters including prosecution of applications for registration of trademarks
  • Advise on the registrability of trademarks, trademark licensing requirements, transfer of intellectual property and protection of existing trademark rights
  • Represent clients at proceedings before the Trade Marks Opposition Board and in related proceedings
  • May represent clients internationally in consultation with foreign associates and attorneys.
Independent paralegals perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
  • Advise clients and take legal action on landlord and tenant matters, traffic violations, name changes and other issues within their jurisdictions.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oshawa, Vaughan, Ajax, Aurora, Beaverton, Bowmanville, Caledon, Cannington, East Gwillimbury, Halton Hills, King City, Markham, Milton, Newmarket, Oakville, Pickering, Port Perry, Richmond Hill, Whitby, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Acton, Algonquin Island, Bolton, Briars Park, Brooklin, Caledon East, Centre Island, Delrex, Dorset Park, Franklin Beach, Gaud Corners, Georgetown, Glen Williams, Jacksons Point, Marywood Meadows, Mono Road, Mossington Park, Newcastle, Nobleton, Norval, Orono, Port Darlington, Stouffville, Sutton, Toronto Islands, Uxbridge, Ward's Island, Wildwood, Wilmot Creek

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Jobs for Paralegal and Related Occupations in Toronto Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 162 job postings in Toronto Region.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the regional level.
Date Posted Job Title Employer Location Source
2013-05-22 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Oshawa
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-22 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Oshawa
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-22 mortgage and real estate legal assistant THE RECRUITMENT HOUSE INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Toronto
  • Markham
  • Ajax
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-22 law clerk AN UNNAMED COMPANY
  • Mississauga
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-22 law clerk ZSA
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-22 paralegal ALTIS / EXCEL
  • Markham
  • Newmarket
  • Richmond Hill
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-21 Litigation law clerk (Ins Def, Accident Benefits files) The Hiring Partner Inc.
  • Toronto
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-05-21 Legal assistant (Junior position) Vicsyn Inc. o/a Danson Recht LLP
  • Toronto
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-05-21 Law clerk (Real Estate) Datpro Personnel Inc.
  • Vaughan
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-05-21 law clerk ZSA
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-19 law clerk ZSA
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-19 law clerk ZSA
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-18 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Toronto
  • Pickering
  • Vaughan
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-17 law clerk Jellinek Law Office
  • Toronto
Monster Monster
2013-05-17 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Oshawa
  • Toronto
  • Richmond Hill
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-17 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Oshawa
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-17 law clerk CARTEL INC.
  • Brampton
  • Mississauga
  • Toronto
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-16 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Oshawa
  • Toronto
  • Markham
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-16 legal assistant CARTEL INC.
  • Mississauga
  • Toronto
  • Vaughan
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-15 Legal assistant (For Small Business - Corporate and Business Law) Centaur Group Inc.
  • Toronto
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