Articling Student, Criminal Law
Seeking an articulate, energetic, and well-rounded individual with a passion for criminal law to join a team committed to pursuing the best possible result for every client, no matter the challenge.
Candidates must
- Be registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario.
- Speak and write excellent English.
- Be an energetic self-starter, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Be thoroughly familiar with MS Office applications such as Word and Excel.
- Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
- Have their own vehicle, including a valid driver's licence with class "G" privileges to travel to and from the courthouses of Ontario.
Your Duties will include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Assisting with trial preparation, disclosure review, drafting pleadings, charter applications, motions, and legal research.
- Meeting and/or communicating with stakeholders in the criminal litigation process, including clients, crown attorneys, state agents, and other justice participants.
- Attending court (virtually or in-person) as required.
- Assisting with legal administration tasks on the firm’s practice management system as required.
- Carrying out other tasks or assignments as required.
To be considered, your application must include:
- Your resumé and a cover letter
- Your law school transcripts
- Your undergraduate transcripts
- A recent letter (or letters) of reference
- A sample of your legal writing in the area of criminal law
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
· Dental Care
· Extended Health Care
· Life Insurance
Work Schedule:
· As required in order to maintain professional obligations to our clients.
To be considered, a candidate must be registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,776.00-$39,965.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- Please answer 'Yes' or 'No'. Do you understand that in order to apply for this position, you must be registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario
- Please answer yes or no. Are you the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario?
I understand that my application will NOT be considered unless it includes ALL OF THE FOLLOWNG:
1) My resumé 2) A cover letter 3) My law school transcripts 4) My undergraduate transcripts 5) A recent letter (or letters) of reference, and most importantly 6) A sample of my legal writing in the area of criminal law
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
