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Articling student

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

Une version en anglais suivra | An English version will follow.

Schneider Attorneys Inc. is a fully bilingual boutique firm specializing in civil and commercial litigation, including real estate, estate and employment law. We represent clients before Quebec’s civil courts, from the Court of Québec through to the Court of Appeal. Our approach is built on reasonable rates, efficient turnaround times and personalized follow-up on every file.

Learn more at schneiderlegal.com

The position

We are seeking an articling student for a six (6) month Barreau du Québec articling term, full time and on-site at our Mont-Royal office. Under the direct supervision of the principal lawyer, the successful candidate will play an active role in the litigation process, from the initial consultation through to trial.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, case law and doctrine
  • Draft proceedings, demand letters, opinions and correspondence
  • Prepare files, examinations and trial support materials
  • Handle files under supervision, including client communication and follow-up
  • Organize files and manage deadlines
  • Work in French and English, depending on the file

Qualifications

  • Civil law degree or recognized equivalency, and eligibility to article with the Barreau du Québec (École du Barreau professional training completed or in progress)
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills
  • Versatile, autonomous and resourceful
  • Able to manage a high volume of files with rigour
  • Sound judgment, integrity, discretion and a strong team spirit
  • Fluency in French and English, spoken and written, as a significant share of our clients and files are in English
  • Interest in civil and commercial litigation, real estate, estate or employment law is an asset

What we offer

  • A hands-on articling term with direct exposure to files and to the courtroom
  • Close mentorship by the principal lawyer
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Start date: January 2027

How to apply

Send your CV and your law school transcript to the attention of Me Sylvan Schneider at sylvan@schneiderlegal.com, with “Articling” in the subject line, no later than November 20, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Une version en anglais suivra | An English version will follow.

Titre du poste : Stagiaire du Barreau (stage de 6 mois)

À propos du cabinet

Schneider Avocats Inc. est un cabinet boutique entièrement bilingue spécialisé en litige civil et commercial, notamment en droit immobilier, en droit successoral et en droit du travail. Nous représentons nos clients devant les tribunaux civils du Québec, de la Cour du Québec jusqu’à la Cour d’appel. Notre approche repose sur des tarifs raisonnables, des délais d’exécution efficaces et un suivi personnalisé de chaque dossier.

Pour en savoir plus : schneiderlegal.com

Le poste

Nous recherchons une ou un stagiaire pour un stage du Barreau d’une durée de six (6) mois, à temps plein et en présentiel à nos bureaux de Mont-Royal. Sous la supervision directe de l’avocat principal, la personne retenue participera activement au processus judiciaire, de la consultation initiale jusqu’au procès.

Responsabilités

  • Effectuer de la recherche juridique et analyser la législation, la jurisprudence et la doctrine
  • Rédiger des actes de procédure, des mises en demeure, des opinions et de la correspondance
  • Préparer les dossiers, les interrogatoires et le soutien au procès
  • Prendre en charge des dossiers sous supervision, incluant la communication et le suivi avec les clients
  • Organiser les dossiers et assurer le respect des délais
  • Travailler en français et en anglais, selon les dossiers

Profil recherché

  • Baccalauréat en droit civil ou équivalence reconnue, et admissibilité au stage du Barreau du Québec (formation professionnelle de l’École du Barreau réussie ou en voie de l’être)
  • Excellentes aptitudes en recherche et en rédaction juridiques
  • Polyvalence, autonomie et débrouillardise
  • Capacité à gérer un volume important de dossiers avec rigueur
  • Bon jugement, intégrité, discrétion et esprit d’équipe
  • Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l’oral et à l’écrit, une part importante de notre clientèle et de nos dossiers étant en anglais
  • Intérêt pour le litige civil et commercial, le droit immobilier, le droit successoral ou le droit du travail (un atout)

Ce que nous offrons

  • Un stage formateur avec une exposition directe aux dossiers et aux salles d’audience
  • Un encadrement personnalisé par l’avocat principal
  • Un salaire concurrentiel et des avantages sociaux

Entrée en fonction : Janvier 2027

Pour postuler

Faites parvenir votre curriculum vitae et votre relevé de notes de la faculté de droit à l’attention de Me Sylvan Schneider, à sylvan@schneiderlegal.com, en indiquant « Stage du Barreau » en objet, au plus tard le 20 novembre, 2026.

Nous remercions toutes les candidates et tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.

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Job title: Articling Student, Barreau du Québec (6-month articling term)

About the firm

Schneider Attorneys Inc. is a fully bilingual boutique firm specializing in civil and commercial litigation, including real estate, estate and employment law. We represent clients before Quebec’s civil courts, from the Court of Québec through to the Court of Appeal. Our approach is built on reasonable rates, efficient turnaround times and personalized follow-up on every file.

Learn more at schneiderlegal.com

The position

We are seeking an articling student for a six (6) month Barreau du Québec articling term, full time and on-site at our Mont-Royal office. Under the direct supervision of the principal lawyer, the successful candidate will play an active role in the litigation process, from the initial consultation through to trial.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, case law and doctrine
  • Draft proceedings, demand letters, opinions and correspondence
  • Prepare files, examinations and trial support materials
  • Handle files under supervision, including client communication and follow-up
  • Organize files and manage deadlines
  • Work in French and English, depending on the file

Qualifications

  • Civil law degree or recognized equivalency, and eligibility to article with the Barreau du Québec (École du Barreau professional training completed or in progress)
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills
  • Versatile, autonomous and resourceful
  • Able to manage a high volume of files with rigour
  • Sound judgment, integrity, discretion and a strong team spirit
  • Fluency in French and English, spoken and written, as a significant share of our clients and files are in English
  • Interest in civil and commercial litigation, real estate, estate or employment law is an asset

What we offer

  • A hands-on articling term with direct exposure to files and to the courtroom
  • Close mentorship by the principal lawyer
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Start date: January 2027

How to apply

Send your CV and your law school transcript to the attention of Me Sylvan Schneider at sylvan@schneiderlegal.com, with “Articling” in the subject line, no later than November 20, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, case law, and legal doctrine; draft proceedings, demand letters, opinions, and correspondence. Prepare files and examinations, support trials, manage files under supervision, communicate with clients, and organize work to meet deadlines.

Requirements

Applicants must have a civil law degree or recognized equivalent and be eligible to article with the Barreau du Québec, with École du Barreau training completed or in progress. They should have strong legal research and writing skills, be fluent in French and English, and demonstrate autonomy, sound judgment, discretion, integrity, and the ability to manage a high volume of files.

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Legislation Analysis
  • Case Law Analysis
  • Drafting Legal Proceedings
  • Drafting Demand Letters
  • Client Communication
  • File Management
  • Deadline Management
  • Trial Preparation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • French Fluency
  • English Fluency
  • Judgment
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits

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Hiring contact

Sylvan Schneider

Hiring contact email

sylvan@schneiderlegal.com

Categories

  • Legal

Keywords

  • Barreau du Québec
  • École du Barreau
  • Civil Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Estate Law
  • Employment Law
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Legislation
  • Case Law
  • Legal Doctrine
  • Legal Proceedings
  • Demand Letters
  • Legal Opinions
  • Client Communication
  • File Management
  • Deadline Management
  • Examinations
  • Trial Preparation
  • French
  • English
  • Courtroom Experience

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