Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Values and ethics; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Security and Safety Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work Setting Private practice

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; MS Outlook

Area of Work Experience Civil litigation

Specific Skills

Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law; 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)

Experience Experience an asset

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

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

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English