Lawyer

• Location North York, ONM3J 2G5
• Work location On site
• Salary$1,000 to $1,500BIWEEKLY bi-weekly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Term or contractPart time leading to full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3685193

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Arabic
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Korean
• Ukrainian
• Chinese

Work setting

• Legal-aid clinic
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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)
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association
• Pega certified professional
• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Project
• MAC
• Sage Accounting Software

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized