Lawyer

Overview

Languages:

English

• Earned doctorate degree

2 years to less than 3 years}

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Private practice

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law
• Plead clients  cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards (lawyers only)
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)
• Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Represent clients before administrative tribunals
• Advise clients on legal proceedings

• 1 to 2 people

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

• Other benefits
• Parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Supports for persons with disabilities — Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Supports for visible minorities