About this role
Education: Earned doctorate degree. Law (LLB, JD, BCL). Work setting: Private practice. Employer's home. 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. 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. Target audience: Family. 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. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Commission. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .