lawyer

AAA Law LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Toronto is seeking a legal professional for a permanent position. The successful candidate will advise clients on legal rights, represent corporate interests in legal matters, and supervise staff. A Bachelor's degree and membership in a provincial law society are required. The firm offers competitive working conditions and additional benefits, including training and free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in law.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients of their legal rights.
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law.
• Prepare statements of legal opinion.
• Conduct law workshops.
• Represent interests of corporation in legal matters.
• Supervise professional and support staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Dependability

Research legal precedents

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week
• Education : Bachelor's degree
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Court
• Private practice

Tasks

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of 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)
• Represent interests of corporation / employer in all business related to legal matters
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Conduct law workshops
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Provide public education seminars / sessions
• Write and edit for legal publicationsPresent evidence in court

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Area of specialization

• Risk management
• Investigation

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)