Litigation Lawyer / Connect VIP. Inc Full Time Hybird

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

• 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

• Working groups

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
• 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)

How to apply

• By email: mike@connectvip.ca
• Online: https://www.connectvip.ca/jobpostings

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?