Paralegal
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Volunteer Types: Legal/Advocacy
Organization types: Community and Social Services
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2022
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Description

The duties of a paralegal would be expected to undertake include case management, filing documents, legal research, interviewing clients, drafting and analyzing legal documents, preparing for and assisting with trials, and attending legal proceedings.

Candidate should be well versed in criminal law, civil law, mediation, and Children’s Aid Society. The candidate must have some relative experience and education related to the position. Bilingualism is an asset.
Volunteers may work part time. During this outbreak period, interviews and work may be done from home, however, as an essential service provider, the organization has taken steps to ensure that safety precautions are taken within the office should one need to come in. Dedication to this position is important.

Please include your resume and a cover letter with your application.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
This will give you an opportunity to maintain current skills. You will receive after 300 hrs., a letter of good standing and a reference letter for employment.
How will the organization benefit?
This will benefit the Onyx Community Services by contributing to the community of Vanier. It will help us stay organized and ready to service our community.
Volunteer location:
265 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 6C4

Contact

Marie Pyper
@Onyx Community Services
888-833-5303
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-6-days

Details

Number of Positions Available: 2
Good for people interested in: Legal/Advocacy
You will be helping with: Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Homeless, LGBTQI2+, Men, Persons new to Canada, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Seniors, Visible minorities or racialized persons, Youth (19-24 years)

Volunteer Considerations

  • Police record check required
  • Public transportation available
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