lawyer

Education:

Bachelor's 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.
• Perform management 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).
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Membership in a provincial or territorial law society.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Outlook. MS Windows.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.