• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 40 hours per month
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Arabic
• Mandarin
• Italian
• Vietnamese
• Swahili
• Portuguese
• Spanish; Castilian
• Korean
• Russian
• Haitian; Haitian Creole
• Somali
• Igbo
• Ukrainian
• Chinese

Work setting

• Legal-aid clinic
• Private practice

Tasks

• Act as executor, trustee or guardian in family law matters
• 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
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in the Canadian Bar Association
• Pega certified professional
• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Area of work experience

• Law

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• To be determined
• Day