Criminal Law Articling Position

Arvin Ross Professional Corporation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Oshawa is seeking a full-time articling student passionate about criminal law. The role includes assisting counsel with trial preparation, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients and parties involved. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and be fully registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Excellent judgment and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• High attention to detail is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist counsel with trial preparation and legal research.
• Communicate with clients and other parties as required.
• Attend court as required.
• Maintain precedent files and database.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent judgment

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

High attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Legal research skills

MS Office skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Fully registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process

Job description

Job Description

AR LAW is a highly reputable, and client-focused law firm practicing exclusively in the area of Criminal law. Our head office is located in Downtown Oshawa, minute's walk to the courthouse. We are looking for a full-time articling student who is passionate about criminal law.

We offer a very hands-on approach to all areas within criminal law.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and balance duties
• Self-starter with the ability to conduct legal research in an effective and efficient manner
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Ability to meet urgent deadlines and to handle multiple tasks based on their priority
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel within Ontario, including a valid driver’s license with at least the privileges of a class “G” driver’s license in Ontario
• Advanced MS Office computer skills

We are seeking a hard-working, independent, and reliable individual.

Fully registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario.

The ideal candidate will:

• Assist counsel with trial preparation, disclosure review, drafting of pleadings, charter application, motions, and legal research.
• Communicating with clients, crown attorney, police, and other parties as required
• Attending court as required
• Maintain precedent files and database
• Undertaking any other duties as assigned

Company Description

AR LAW is a highly reputable, client-focused law firm practicing exclusively in the area of Criminal law. Our head office is located in Downtown Oshawa, minute's walk to the courthouse. We are looking for a full-time articling student who is passionate about criminal law and willing to work side by side with the lead lawyer of the firm.