attorney

HERITT Avocats Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Montreal seeks a legal professional to advise clients on their rights, plead cases, and negotiate settlements. The role requires a bachelor's degree and membership in a provincial law society, along with proficiency in French. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to manage a large caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience is required.
• Work is in private practice.
• Work language is French.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients of their legal rights.
• Plead clients' cases before courts.
• Draw up legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Private practice

Tasks

• 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)
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Write and edit for legal publications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Français
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week