Family and estates lawyer

Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 20 to 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

Bachelor's degree
or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Arabic
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish; Castilian
Korean
Ukrainian
Chinese

Work setting

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

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

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

Screening questions

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

Employment terms options

Early morning
Evening

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Morning
Day