civil lawyer

Work setting

• Professional association or law society
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to 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)
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
• Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal matters

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available