Associate Lawyer

Burton Criminal Law; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an associate lawyer to enhance its dynamic criminal law practice. This role is pivotal, requiring courtroom advocacy and strong legal research skills to support clients through bail hearings, guilty pleas, and trials. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing professionalism and sound judgment while managing cases effectively. If you're passionate about criminal law and eager to make a difference in clients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Ontario.
• 1-2 years of experience in criminal law required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bail hearings, guilty pleas, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and provide written advocacy.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Written advocacy

Professionalism

Self-Motivation

Sound judgment

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Law Society of Ontario license

1-2 years of Canadian criminal law experience

Job description

Seeking an associate lawyer with experience in criminal law.

The successful candidate will support our busy criminal practice by assisting with bail hearings, guilty pleas and the conduct of preliminary inquiries and trials on behalf of our clients. Courtroom advocacy is critical to success in this role and legal research and written advocacy skills are strong supporting skills.

The successful candidate will need to be able to commute to downtown St. Catharines on a daily basis where our office and the main regional courthouse are located.

Information to Be Provided

• Resume
• Covering letter outlining your interest in this position
• Salary expectation
• Two reference letters

Qualifications

• 1-2 years or more of Canadian criminal law experience including conducting bail hearings, guilty pleas and trials
• Licenced to practice law in Ontario by the Law Society of Ontario

Competencies Sought

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure including knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its application to criminal proceedings.
• Professionalism
• Self-Motivated with the ability to docket time worked on files
• Sound judgment (such as decision making, critical thinking and adaptability)
• Ability to work in a team-based office while demonstrating leadership and initiative, with a priority given to practice and file management
• Oral and written advocacy skills

Compensation

• Compensation to be determined based on level of experience and other qualifications of the successful applicant.

Salary

• $85,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate

• St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification

• Law Society of Ontario licencee (required)