Associate lawyer

Goodman & Berman Barristers based in North York, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Associate lawyer. Goodman & Berman Barristers is a criminal defense law firm offering representation for various criminal offenses, including assault, drug offenses, sexual assault, theft, driving offenses, and fraud. Their experienced team is dedicated to providing diligent and professional legal services, ensuring clients are well-informed throughout the legal process. 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: Goodman & Berman Barristers
Position: Associate lawyer
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $65.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: North York, ON
Shifts: Day, Evening, Morning
Work setting: Criminal law
Supervision: 3-4 people

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College/CEGEP
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years
Computer and technology knowledge: MS Access, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word, MS Project, MAC 
Credentials: Membership in the Canadian Bar Association

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and handle a large workload while maintaining attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to work overtime when required

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative
• The candidates should have interpersonal awareness, good judgment, and strong organizational skills while being reliable, team players, and upholding strong values and ethics
• The candidates should be accuracy in their work while being client-focused and dependable

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to advise clients on legal rights and related matters, perform administrative and management functions, and represent corporations or employers in legal affairs
• The candidates should be able to plead cases before courts, tribunals, and boards (lawyers only), draft legal documents and government bills, and offer mediation, conciliation, and arbitration services
• The candidates should be able to administer budgets, recruit and hire staff, and supervise professional, para-legal, and support staff, including articling students
• The candidates should be able to teach law courses, conduct workshops, research legal precedents, provide public education seminars, and write and edit for legal publications

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

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

By email
[email protected]