lawyer

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
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Write and edit for legal publications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week