litigation lawyer

Connect VIP.Inc; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Ottawa is looking for experienced legal professionals to advise clients, draft legal documents, and represent them in legal matters. The role offers a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation based on skills and experience. Applicants must have relevant legal memberships and a strong focus on client service.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lawyer to plead cases before courts.
• Experience in legal research and administration.
• Ability to negotiate civil disputes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and practices.
• Draft legal documents and prepare statements.
• Conduct law workshops and provide public education.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Membership in the Canadian Bar Association

Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Job details

• Work location Hybrid
• Salary 43.50 to 62.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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