Job Description

CRIMINAL LAW: -case law, legislation research; client intake; review and analyze disclosure; appear in Court for adjournments; undertake, prepare and support sr. counsel in sentencing and other submissions; attend and participate in Crown and Judicial pre-trials on your own after adequate training has been provided; research, synthesize produce pre-trial motions; prepare senior counsel for trial, related research; conduct simple trials after training. FAMILY LAW: -client intake and interviews; prepare / supervision of pleadings, conferences; motion materials; attend court; support sr. counsel for trial work; attend trials; conduct simple trials after training. ADMINISTRATIVE: -undertake regular docketing; write regular notes to files; respond to client / lawyer enquiries within 24 to 48 hours; contribute to a blog at least once a month; and such other administrative duties as may be requested. COMPETENCIES: Mandatory) if you do not have these mandatory competencies, please do NOT apply) -Ability to be a self-starter: you should be able to work on your own. -You should have the ability to work independently. -You should be a self-learner. -You should have the ability to research, read, review materials and learn on your own, with minimal hand-holding. -You should have an outstanding ability to listen and communicate with colleagues, clients and others. -You should be able to work effectively under a lot of constant pressure and deadlines and to see the humor of life in doing so. -Team-work: you should have the ability to work with a large team and to get along with people. -You should have outstanding research and writing skills, and the ability to produce quality work on a quick turn-around basis. -Fluency in English; reading, writingand comprehension. -Have a passion for family and criminal work; the ability to work on both of these areas equally. -Be loyal to the firm and work hard! PREFERABLE: -Previous family / criminal law work experience. -Enjoy living in a rural area; driving long distances especially in winter (there is no public transport). ABOUT SHANKAR LAW: -General attorney law work focusing on family and criminal work with multiple offices. We have a large team, with an equally large case-load. We will pay an adequate compensatory package depending on the candidate\'s skills and competencies. The associate counsel has a lot of room to grow and explore into new areas as time goes by. Your work will be rewarding. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please apply with a covering letter and a CV to Ms. Vicky-Lynne Hicks, Office Manager at: vhicks.shankarlaw@gmail.com In your letter, please describe how you fulfill the competencies described above. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Owen Sound, ON N4K 4M7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• lawyer: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owen Sound, ON N4K 4M7