litigation lawyer

Government of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Ottawa is seeking a legal advisor with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience. The role includes advising clients on legal matters, drafting documents, and representing interests related to legal issues. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, legal qualifications, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association is necessary.
• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and related matters.
• Perform administrative and management functions.
• Plead cases before courts if qualified.
• Draw up legal documents and prepare opinions.
• Negotiate civil disputes and conduct law workshops.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work arrangement

Hybrid — Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Private company, corporation or industry

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
• Draft federal, provincial or territorial government bills
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)
• Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Conduct law workshops
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Provide public education seminars/sessions
• Write and edit for legal publications

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)