Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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Private company, corporation or industry
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Private practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
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Plead clients' cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards (lawyers only)
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Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
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Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters
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Recruit and hire staff
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Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
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Research legal precedents and gather evidence
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Membership in the Canadian Bar Association
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Membership in a provincial or territorial law society
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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MS Access
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MS Excel
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MS Outlook
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Windows
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MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Criminal record check
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Confidential security clearance
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Basic security clearance
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Enhanced reliability security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large workload
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Large caseload
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.