Junior Legal Advisor - General Practice

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor in the Kimberley area to join a growing legal team. This hybrid role offers exposure to commercial, property, and potentially litigation work, with support from senior staff as you build broad experience.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundational legal knowledge, be eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment that embraces hybrid work in the Kimberley region.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal advisors in drafting and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on various matters and prepare research memos.
• Support the management of ongoing litigation files and pre-litigation matters.
• Help prepare for and manage corporate secretarial duties, such as board meeting minutes.
• Engage with clients and external parties under supervision to gather information and provide updates.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Junior Legal Advisor to join their expanding legal team in Kimberley . This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional looking to gain broad experience across various legal disciplines, including commercial, property, and potentially litigation. You will support senior legal staff in providing comprehensive legal services to the company and its clients. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong foundational legal knowledge, and is keen to develop their career within a supportive environment that embraces a hybrid working model in the Kimberley area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal advisors in drafting and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on various matters and prepare research memos.
• Support the management of ongoing litigation files and pre-litigation matters.
• Help prepare for and manage corporate secretarial duties, such as board meeting minutes.
• Engage with clients and external parties under supervision to gather information and provide updates.