litigation lawyer

Trend Law; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a qualified individual to advise clients on their legal rights and represent them in court. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, membership in the Canadian Bar Association, and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office tools and excellent communication skills are essential. Flexible working hours and health benefits are offered, making this an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association and in a provincial or territorial law society is required.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and matters related to law.
• Plead clients' cases before courts and tribunals.
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Private practice
• General law 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)
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association
• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Design methods

• Drafting

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week