Articling student
City of Edmonton’s Legal Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Articling student. City of Edmonton’s Legal Services department offers comprehensive legal support to the municipal government. It provide advice on litigation, bylaw drafting, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. By ensuring legal alignment across city operations, it mitigate risks and protect municipal interests. Its expertise enables efficient governance, supporting various city departments in delivering effective public service within legal parameters. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Edmonton
Department: Legal Services
Position: Articling student
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $63795.08 yearly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full time
Recruitment Consultant: AW/JR
Classification Title: DP1 – Articling Law Student
Union:Â Management
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shift: 36.9 hours per week
Job ID: 49662
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a Faculty of Law at an accredited post-secondary institution
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently with confidence under time constraints
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have successfully completed the program at the time of commencement of their articles with the City
- The candidates should be eligible to article as a student-at-law within the Province of Alberta
- The candidates should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- The candidates should have excellent verbal, negotiating and written communication skills
- The candidates should have proficiency in Google Workspace applications
- The candidates should possess strong legal research skills and computer literacy
- The candidates should have Student Legal Services experience, particularly court experience
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to manage their own files independently and have the authority to do so
- The candidates should be able to connect with City departments to gain first-hand knowledge on the work of various business areas
- The candidates should be able to benefit from the open-door policy of the lawyers in the Branch, who are available to assist and direct students
- The candidates should be able to have their Alberta Law Society membership, Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) tuition, and any time off required to complete PREP modules covered by the City
- The candidates should be able to understand that while the Legal Services Branch is interested in retaining students beyond their articling year, there is no guarantee of a continuing position at the end of the articling year
- The candidates should be able to acknowledge that there have typically been opportunities available for qualified students who wished to continue with the Branch, and that a number of senior lawyers currently employed by the Legal Services Branch articled with the City
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!