You may not know it, but Ontario is unique in Canada in that those in the paralegal services must be fully-trained and licensed professionals. This means they must have a recognized diploma, be licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada and keep up to speed on developments in their practice areas through a minimum amount of training each year.
“Before 2008 anyone could take on small claims and housing law legal matters without any training,” André Fiset of Arrow Paralegal in central Toronto says. “They weren’t held accountable. Now all parties are protected.” Seeking legal advice is something that most of us would rather avoid but isn't it reassuring to know that there’s a sound alternative to costly law firms?
