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Posted on October 09, 2024 by Employer details Affinity Law
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Education: Earned doctorate degree. Work setting: Private 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). Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters. Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services. Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students. Research legal precedents and gather evidence. Represent clients before administrative tribunals. Advise clients on legal proceedings . Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in a provincial or territorial law society. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. 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. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Other benefits: Other benefits. Parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).- Location60 Columbia Way suite 207Markham, ONL3R 0C9
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$135,000 to $140,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Start date: 2024-12-01
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3096137
This employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis. Canadians and Permanent residents are able and encouraged to apply. Learn more.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Earned doctorate degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Private practice
Responsibilities
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)
- Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters
- Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
- Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
- Research legal precedents and gather evidence
- Represent clients before administrative tribunals
- Advise clients on legal proceedings
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Membership in a provincial or territorial law society
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Additional information
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
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
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