Languages English

Education Earned doctorate degreeor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Specific Skills

Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters; Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law; Draft legislation; Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law; Plead clients' cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards (lawyers only); Research legal precedents and gather evidence; Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion; Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Additional Skills

Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students

Work Setting Private company, corporation or industry

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Large caseload; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized