About

Education: Earned doctorate degree. Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: 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 . Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in a provincial or territorial law society. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large caseload. Personal suitability: 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. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Other benefits: Other benefits. Parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).