litigation lawyer

Government of Canada; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Corner Brook is seeking a qualified legal advisor to support clients in understanding their legal rights. The role requires a law degree and includes advising, negotiating, and managing legal documents in a fast-paced, on-site environment. Benefits include health insurance and bonuses.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society is required.
• Experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law (LLB, JD, BCL)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Law (LLB, JD, BCL)

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private practice

Responsibilities

• 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)

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

• 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 caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
• Long term benefits
  • Long-term care insurance