Paralegal Intern

Description:

This Internship opportunity will provide hands-on work experience for a current student entering the fourth-year Paralegal Degree Program student.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing files to ensure reasonable prospect of conviction;

• Understanding of the resolution process, the resolutions offered and if/when these are offered;

• Speak with defendants regarding their charges and offer resolution if applicable;

• Address the court and complete resolutions on record;

• Assist with disclosure review and sending of disclosures;

• Create and send correspondence to defendants with respect to matters dispensed with in court.

Requirements

Student must have completed 3rd year and are going into your 4th year of a Paralegal Degree program and have successfully completed the Provincial Offences course; Ability to learn new technology, understand the role of the Prosecutor; Willing to present in court and communicate with defendants (once trained and with supervision); Customer Service Skills are required.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.