CCBST Paralegal Diploma program prepares students to pursue a career as a Paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada upon graduation. Paralegals may work as an independent provider of legal services, in a law office, as a provincial offences prosecutor or within a corporate environment.

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How to Become Paralegal
A paralegal, or a legal assistant, works in private law firms or in the
public sector and performs support tasks for attorneys. Paralegals
assist attorneys by preparing for hearings, trials, and meetings and
by maintaining communication with clients. These legal
professionals can provide numerous legal services, although tasks
that are considered practicing law, such as representing a client in
court, are prohibited.

2. A paralegal’s works can collection from administrative and legal
secretarial tasks to research and provision of legal information to
clients. The role’s exact duties would depend on the separate
level of duty.
Junior paralegal duties would typically involve:
 preparing legal documents
 research
 word processing, filing and other general office tasks
What does a paralegal do?

3. Duties for more experienced paralegals would typically involve:
 providing quotes to clients
 interviewing clients and witnesses
 giving clients legal information
 going to court
 handling a caseload of clients

4. There are no specific rules about what qualifications and training you must have.
However, you will be expected to have a good standard of general education, a
good understanding of the law and legal system, and good administration skills. In
addition, some employers may ask for qualifications such as:
 practice award of paralegal diploma, courses certificate or higher diploma
 a legal secretary certificate or diploma
 an award in legal studies
 paralegal practice
 a law degree
 Depending on the job you are applying for, these qualifications may not
always be necessary. Relevant work experience in a legal setting would also
help you when looking for work.
What do I need to do to become a
paralegal?

5.  Administration
 Attention to detail
 Communication
 Interpersonal skills
 IT
 Organisation
 Patience
 Problem solving
 Teamwork
 Time management
Related Skill Academic Route
 Level 3 advanced apprenticeship
in legal services
 Higher apprenticeship in legal
services
Paralegal Diploma Programs

6.  Attend a paralegal degree
or certificate program.
 Get hired.
 Get paralegal job training
while working.
Steps for Becoming a
Paralegal
Types of Paralegal
Careers
 Bankruptcy Paralegal
 Corporate Paralegal
 Criminal Law Paralegal
 Immigration Paralegal
 Legal Assistant
 Legal Secretary
 Litigation Paralegal
 Personal Injury Paralegal

7.  Legal secretaries provide
administrative support for
solicitors, barristers and legal
executives.
Related jobs
Legal secretary
Solicitor
 Solicitors advise clients about
different aspects of the law.

8. CCBST Paralegal Diploma program prepares students to pursue a
career as a Paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Upper
Canada upon graduation. Paralegals may work as an
independent provider of legal services, in a law office, as a
provincial offences prosecutor or within a corporate
environment.
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