About

Education: Earned doctorate degree. Law (LLB, JD, BCL). Asset languages: Mandarin. Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to 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). Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in a provincial or territorial law society. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. Area of work experience: Civil litigation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Large caseload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 5 years or more. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Life insurance. Other benefits: Parking available.