Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Private company, corporation or industry Private practice

Tasks

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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 Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters Recruit and hire staff Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students Research legal precedents and gather evidence

Supervision

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3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Access MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word

Area of work experience

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Immigration

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check Confidential security clearance Basic security clearance Enhanced reliability security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Large caseload

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? * What is the highest level of study you have completed?