Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Earned doctorate degree Experience: 5 years or more Law (LLB, JD, BCL)

Asset languages

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Mandarin

Work setting

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Private practice

Tasks

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Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to 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) Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Outlook MS Windows MS Word

Area of work experience

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Civil litigation

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 Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics

Screening questions

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Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Life insurance

Other benefits

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* Parking available