lawyer

Work setting

• Court
• Private practice

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
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Conduct law workshops
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Provide public education seminars / sessions
• Write and edit for legal publications
• Present evidence in court

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Area of specialization

• Risk management
• Investigation

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

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 required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)