litigation lawyer

Taylor MacLellan Cochrane; Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified legal professional to advise clients on legal matters and manage the practice's administrative functions. Required are a Bachelor's degree, relevant memberships, and strong communication skills. The role requires 1-2 years of experience, with a focus on client rights and legal administration. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association required.
• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society is mandatory.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and matters.
• Perform administrative and management functions.
• Prepare legal documents and statements.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Work details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor\'s degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry
• Private practice

Responsibilities

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law
• Perform management 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)
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

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
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• 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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program