Paul's Paralegal

What is a Paralegal?

A Paralegal is much like a lawyer, as they have been licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to provide legal services in the Province of Ontario. Paralegals are also recognized as officers of the court. However, Paralegals are limited in the areas of law they can provide services for. The main advantage of Paralegals to the public is that Paralegals are just as competent as lawyers in the areas they practice, but

Paralegals fees are 5 to 20 times lower than that of the fees of lawyers.

Paralegals fees range from $100/hr. to $200/hr. an hour, while lawyers' fees range from $500/hr. to $2,500/hr.
Paralegals are limited to the area of practice for:

· Any matter before a Small Claims Court,

· Any matter heard before a Provincial Offences Court,

· Any summary conviction matter with a maximum penalty of six months in jail before the Ontario Court of Justice – Criminal,

· Any matter before a local, provincial, or federal administrative board, tribunal or commission, except immigration applications.

Paralegals cannot offer legal advice involving family law matters (unless they have a FLSP LSO license) and Wills & Estate law.

Types of Services Provided

Full Legal Services

We offer a complete client focused service in whichever legal forum you choose or are required to use.

For example, if you wish to pursue the recovery of a debt. We will

• review your evidence,

• prepare, file, and serve the plaintiff’s claim,

• represent you during the entire legal process, ensuring you understand the entire process and most importantly you make all the decisions.

Unbundled Services

As an alternative to full legal services, we also offer unbundled services. This is where we will assist you at any stage(s) during the legal process, in whatever legal forum you maybe in.

This option is for those that are comfortable and capable with performing part of the legal process.

To learn more of the unbundled legal services we offer, check out services page.

Commissioning & Notarizing of Documents

Often people will just need a document commissioned, which is a sworn statement made to a commissioner of oaths. As a paralegal we are able to offer this service.

Often people require documents to be notarized, which is that they require a certified copy of an original document. This means the certified copy is the same as the original. As Notaries we also offer this service.