family and estates lawyer

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• 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
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs

Area of work experience

• Law

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available