staff lawyer

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

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)
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Provide public education seminars/sessions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

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
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program