Paralegal (Contracts)

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Holiday Systems International: Corporate Paralegal (Contracts)

Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in criminal, civil or administrative law.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

perform legal and factual research perform records researchidentify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent materialorganize and analyze informationcross-check and validate informationprepare written reportsdraft legal documents including briefs, appeals, wills, contracts and legal agreementshelp prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motionsprepare correspondencecheck legal forms and documents for accuracymaintain reference filesorganize and track case filesreview and monitor new and updated regulationsmaintain law libraryco-ordinate law office activities such as subpoena deliverylocate and communicate with witnessesinteract with clientsassist the lawyer in the courtroom

Education and Experience

bachelors degree, associates degree or certificate program in paralegal studiesparalegal certification may be requiredthorough knowledge of legal principlesthorough knowledge of legal research techniquesthorough knowledge of legal terminologyin depth knowledge of government regulationsrelevant computer knowledge and experience

Key Competencies

research skillsanalytical skillscritical thinking skillsplanning and organizinginformation monitoringstrong communication skillsstress toleranceattention to detail and accuracy

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