Advocate - Remote

Info Resume Edge; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Toronto is seeking a qualified Advocate to represent clients and handle various legal matters. The role requires a law degree, advocacy skills, and experience in litigation. Additionally, candidates should excel in communication and legal drafting. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Registered with the Bar Council and licensed to practice law.
• 3-5 years of experience in active legal practice or as an in-house legal counsel.
• Strong command of legal principles and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various legal matters and litigation.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, petitions, and contracts.
• Consult with clients and provide legal advice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B)

Master's in Law (LL.M)

Tools

Legal research tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a qualified and motivated Advocate to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for representing clients in legal proceedings drafting legal documents offering legal counsel and handling litigation matters across various practice areas. This position requires excellent legal research advocacy and interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of local and national legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Litigation & Court Representation: Represent clients in civil criminal commercial or corporate litigation before various courts tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Appear and argue cases independently or in coordination with senior advocates or partners.
• File and respond to legal suits applications writs appeals notices etc.
• Legal Drafting & Documentation: Draft pleadings petitions affidavits contracts agreements legal notices and memorandums.
• Review legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and client interests.
• Client Consultation & Advisory: Consult with clients to understand legal problems and provide actionable legal advice.
• Communicate case status strategy and legal risks effectively to clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research on statutes case laws and regulations to support case preparation.
• Stay updated on new legal developments judicial decisions and amendments.
• Case Management: Maintain records of court dates case files and deadlines using case management systems.
• Coordinate with court clerks legal assistants and administrative staff for effective case handling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university; Masters in Law (LL.M) is an advantage.
• Registered with the Bar Council and licensed to practice law in Insert jurisdiction e.g. India a particular state etc..
• 25 years of experience in active legal practice or as an in-house legal counsel.
• Strong command of legal principles litigation procedures and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication argumentation and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in legal research tools and MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized experience in a legal domain (e.g. civil criminal family corporate IPR or labor law).
• Experience in working with legal tech platforms or legal documentation software.
• Multilingual proficiency depending on jurisdictional needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and billing targets.
• Opportunities for professional development training and court exposure.
• Collaborative and ethical work culture.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Flexible work options where applicable.

Key Skills

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• Admin Support
• External Audit
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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1