Criminal Law Articling Position

AR LAW is a highly reputable, and client-focused law firm practicing exclusively in the area of Criminal law. Our head office is located in Downtown Oshawa, minute's walk to the courthouse. We are looking for a full-time articling student who is passionate about criminal law.

We offer a very hands-on approach to all areas within criminal law.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• High attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize, multitask and balance duties

• Self-starter with the ability to conduct legal research in an effective and efficient manner

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation

• Ability to meet urgent deadlines and to handle multiple tasks based on their priority

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability and willingness to travel within Ontario, including a valid driver’s license with at least the privileges of a class “G” driver’s license in Ontario • Advanced MS Office computer skills

We are seeking a hard-working, independent, and reliable individual.

• Fully registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario.

The ideal candidate will:

• Assist counsel with trial preparation, disclosure review, drafting of pleadings, charter application, motions, and legal research.

• Communicating with clients, crown attorney, police, and other parties as required

• Attending court as required

• Maintain precedent files and database

• Undertaking any other duties as assigned