6 Articling Student jobs

Rogerson Law Group  www.rogersonlaw.com with offices in Bay Street, Toronto and Barrie offers an interesting and rewarding articling experience to a person with excellent academics and motivation.

Articling Student 40 Queen St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G3, Canada Intern Company Description Sullivan Mahoney LLP is the largest law firm in Niagara, providing a full range of legal services to our diverse client base. We have earned an unsurpassed reputation for impeccable service, thorough and pragmatic legal advice and complete commitment to our clients. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and dedicated to their professional development in order to best serve our clients’ needs. Not only are we committed to our clients, but also to our communities. We give back through charitable donations, fundraisers and sponsorships. Job Description Sullivan Mahoney LLP hires Articling Students for a 10-month term. Articling Students are provided with practical exposure to the legal environment and opportunity to gain hands on experience within various practice areas. Interviews will be conducted in May 2020 for the subsequent articling term.  As an Articling Student, you will:  Conduct legal research    Draft correspondence, court documents including pleadings, motion materials, and other legal documents   Attend motions, examinations for discovery, mediations and pre-trials  Gain skills and experience to assist in career development   Qualifications Please submit your application, including law school transcript, by no later than May 1, 2020. Interviews will be conducted in May for the 2021 articling term.  Additional Information Sullivan Mahoney LLP is one of Niagara's most distinguished and trusted law firms. Our success lies with our knowledgeable and dedicated lawyers and staff. We strongly believe in our people - their efforts reflect our firm culture. From a commitment to client success, to the new ideas they generate, our employees have succeeded in making us what we are today.  In turn, we offer our staff competitive salary and benefits. We are always looking for self-motivated, hard working individuals seeking to be part of Niagara's pre-eminent full service law firm.  We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Sullivan Mahoney LLP is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Articling Student Req ID: 7161 Vacancy Type: Temporary  Number of Positions: 2   Closing Date: 05/01/2020 Job Summary   Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special!  You will be part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to collaborating with one another to deliver on our commitment to the residents, visitors and businesses of Mississauga.    The City of Mississauga's Legal Services team is searching for two (2) Articling Students for the 2021-2022 articling period. Duties and Responsibilities   The Articling Program consists of two rotations: Advocacy and Solicitor. The rotation system will provide articling students with the opportunity for a focused experience in those two areas. The successful candidates will report to the Legal Counsel & Articling Principal and work with the City Solicitor and other members of the Legal Services Division. The articling students will work on files in the following practice areas: municipal law, real estate, environmental, intellectual property, general litigation, planning and development law, and labour/employment law. The articling students will also attend court and handle municipal prosecution matters.  The articling students will: Conduct legal research; Draft legal documents such as by-laws, resolutions, contracts and court documents; Provide support to lawyers on different matters relating to the operations of the City of Mississauga; Have carriage of simple files and have various hands-on experiences in the practice of law; Perform other duties as assigned; Skills and Qualifications   Legal Services is looking for two articling students who possess the following qualifications: Must be qualified to commence articling in July 2021 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team setting; Ability to travel between various City of Mississauga sites.   Your application should consist of the following: Cover letter and resume; Copy of law school and all post-secondary school transcripts; Two reference letters; *Please make sure all documents are emailed in one PDF file.  #LI-CMO Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 38.26 - $ 51.01  Hours of Work: 35  Work Location: Civic Centre  Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Legal Services , Litigation  Non-Union/Union: Non Union    A Criminal Record Search will be required of the successful candidate, their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.   We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.    All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005  and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.               

Job Posting   Job ID:   36939                                   Location: Vancouver - Point Grey Campus   Employment Group:   Excluded M&P   Job Category:   Unassigned   Classification Title:   Articling Student   Business Title:   Articling Student   VP/Faculty:   Peter A. Allard School of Law   Department:   Peter A. Allard School of Law   Salary Range:   $45,455.00 (minimum) - $54,566.00 (midpoint) - $65,480.00 (maximum)         Full/Part Time: Full-Time           Desired Start Date:   2020/05/01     Job End Date:   2021/04/30   Funding Type:   Grant Funded         Closing Date:   2020/03/02   Available Openings:   1                           Return to Previous Page             Guiding principle:  "Midpoint" of the hiring salary range means the individual possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience.                 Job Summary         The Peter A. Allard School of Law, Indigenous Community Legal Clinic (ICLC) exists for two purposes: first, to provide free legal services to the Indigenous community in British Columbia, and second, to provide legal education to law students in the Allard School of Law. By enrolling in the ICLC program, students interested in advocacy, social justice and Indigenous peoples can gain practical experience and make a meaningful contribution to a historically underserved and marginalized community. Working at the ICLC gives students practical hands-on experience managing client files and making court appearances. The ICLC is seeking to hire one articling student. Applicants must be a graduate of the Allard School of Law (previously UBC Law). Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed the ICLC program.     Organizational Status         The Articling Student reports to the ICLC Academic Director. The articling student works on client matters under the supervision of the ICLC supervising lawyers and will take direction from the ICLC supervising lawyers on client matters. The Articling student will also support the work of and interact with ICLC legal assistants, pro-bono lawyers, up to 10 law students, community participants, volunteers and affiliates as required.     Work Performed         LEGAL CLIENT SERVICES - Explain the function of the ICLC to people who contact the clinic by telephone or walk in. - Interview potential clients by phone or in person. Triage Indigenous peoples into the legal support services offered within the program. - Compile and review client intake forms with supervising lawyers in order to assist in determining whether the ICLC can offer assistance, should open a client file, and the scope of work that will be involved. - Research and organize information, assist in the provision of letters for clients containing instructions on obtaining adjournments from the court. LEGAL RESEARCH and WRITING - Compile legal research on files at the ICLC by researching appropriate case law and legislation, as well as searching and compiling through relevant legal research manuals and databases. - Prepare legal factums, legal opinion letters, and research memoranda based on legal research for review of the supervising lawyers. - Review Reports to Crown Counsel and disclosures from police officers for cases as needed. DOCUMENT  PREPARATION - Prepare, and file and serve where necessary, legal documents including, but not limited to affidavits, Applications, Civil Pleadings, Letters of Administration, Notices of Motion, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, and Requisitions. - Prepare documents for courts including, but not limited to written submissions, trial books, books of authorities, and books of evidence. - Prepare and deliver correspondence on client matters. ADVOCACY and COURT WORK - Provide legal services for clients on all court matters under the direct supervision of the ICLC supervising lawyers. ADMINISTRATIVE  SUPPORT - Organizes ICLC calendars and meetings as necessary. - Organizes internal databases, legal precedents, and templates as necessary.     Supervision Received         ICLC Academic Director and supervising lawyers.     Supervision Given         None.     Consequence of Error/Judgement         Errors in judgments during the intake process could result in the client being without legal representation. Failure to report errors could result in the client not receiving adequate representation. Failure to be sensitive to Indigenous issues and culture could result in alienation of clients or students and of the Indigenous community, resulting in loss of credibility of program     Qualifications         Applicants must be a graduate of Allard School of Law (or UBC Law in past). Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed the ICLC program. .  Superior research and writing skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision. - Ability to communicate and relate to Indigenous people and their communities. - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple, simultaneous tasks, prioritizing and meeting deadlines effectively. - Ability to work in a team environment and to take instructions. - Ability to use own initiative and make independent decisions. - Ability to draft routine correspondence. Ability to organize workload, identify urgent work items, and set priorities. - Ability to cope with a heavy workload. - Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. - Ability to deal with distressed, demanding and/or hostile clients. - Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including those with low incomes, physical/emotional disabilities, limited literacy, or otherwise disadvantaged. - Ability to exercise empathy and to assist disadvantaged clients, including those with mental disabilities, those with low income, or those whose first language is not English. - Ability to exercise sensitivity to aboriginal people's issues. - A demonstrated awareness of the Indigenous community's cultural diversity. - Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism.           . Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  

Sector:  Audit and Evaluation  Language Designation:  Bilingual  Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):  Bilingual  Salary Range:  $48,000.00 (pro-rated) Position Status:  Temporary Full Time    We’re not your typical government agency Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) exists for a single reason: to make housing affordable for everyone in Canada. We’re mobilizing the expertise and energy of governments, non-profits, lenders, developers, social entrepreneurs and co-ops to create the future of housing. At CMHC, we believe that everyone in Canada should have a place to call home.   Experience a Results-Only Work Environment™ (ROWE™) At CMHC, we trust you to get the job done. We’ve shifted from managing people to managing work. Each employee is 100% autonomous and 100% accountable. You can choose where you need to be and when you need to be there to meet your objectives. You’re in control of your time and are trusted to make the right decisions.       About the role We’re constantly evolving to build an inclusive housing system through research, design, innovation and partnerships. As a member of the Legal Services team, you will support in providing legal services and advice to business partners on a broad range of matters in order to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Corporation.  You will establish and maintain positive on-going relationships with business partners and teammates in the provision of legal services under tight deadlines and turnaround times.  You will help us make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.   What you will need • You must be eligible to article in the Province of Quebec or Ontario and have completed a law degree program (J.D., LL.B., LL.L) or a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation. • Good academic results in law school. • Combination of relevant education, work, training, volunteering, or other experiences. • Demonstrated experience conducting legal research and analysis. • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple files. • Strong ability to interpret and communicate effectively complex legal matters, both written and verbal. • Solid analytical and conceptual skills. • Strong interpersonal skills including tact and judgement in order to liaise with clients. • A commitment to demonstrating CMHC values, and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.   What you will be doing •As an articling student, you will gain practical experience in a wide diversity of legal practice areas including mortgage enforcement, commercial contracts, real estate financing, advocacy, privacy, and emerging technology and data governance. •Students will have the opportunity to rotate through the various CMHC’s practice teams in the Legal Services Division, including: o Mortgage Loan Insurance and Affordable Housing o Corporate Advisory o Real Estate Financing and o Capital Markets and Securitization. •Support lawyers in providing legal advice to business partners or other CMHC staff on a wide range of operational and strategic matters, policies and programs. •Assist lawyers in drafting and advising on agreements and other legal documents and arrangements to support corporate activities and strategic direction. •Conduct legal research in support of the delivery of legal services. •Support lawyers in liaising with business lines and management to identify potential legal risks and risk mitigation strategies, and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues. •Assist with the legal knowledge management process by identifying, analyzing and reporting on material legal developments. •Support lawyers in instructing and managing outside counsel on matters assigned, including litigation.   Does this sound like an interesting articling experience to you? Click the “apply now” button and create an account (it should take about 30 seconds). We’re excited to hear from you!    Documents to Submit • Cover letter (Note: this will be used to assess your communication and writing skills). • Résumé • Copy of your most recent official law school transcript *We have up to three articling positions to fill (English Essential and Bilingual CBC).   ** Subject to the volume of applications received, a writing assessment may be used to screen applicants. The pre-screening written assessment will be used to assess a candidate’s ability to analyze a legal issue, assess risk(s), and provide strategical and practical advice to an internal client.   Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.     Job Requisition ID: 4409   Primary Location:  Montreal, Quebec   Other Location(s):    Security Requirement:  Reliability Status  Travel Requirement:  Travel not required    To Note Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Selected candidates may be required to do a presentation or assessment as part of the interview. If so, they will be advised in advance. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an under-fill capacity, in which case the person will be hired at a lower salary range than is advertised for this position. All applications submitted to this competition will be kept for a six (6) month period and may be considered for future related vacancies at CMHC. All regular employees must be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year prior to applying for a new position, if not, they must receive managerial approval to apply for a new position.  If applying for a temporary assignment, please ensure that your Manager approves your application prior to submission. In all cases, regular employees must successfully complete the corporate probationary period prior to applying for a new position. Diversity CMHC is an employer that values diversity and encourages the learning and use of both Canada's official languages. CMHC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages application from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities Learn more below about CMHC and how we help Canadians meet their housing needs.

We at M.J. O'Nions have an opening for an Articling Student position beginning January 2020. The student will receive hands on training in the areas of law in which our firm practices: Family Law, Wills & Estates Law and Business Law. For further information, please visit our website at: www.mjonions.com. The student will also receive practical training in drafting legal documents, assist senior counsel in court and deal with some client interactions including interviewing witnesses, reviewing corporate transactions, dealing with correspondence, etc. The ideal candidate will be proficient with Office and Windows 10. A strong command of the English language is essential. You must be very detail oriented and able to make and meet timelines. You must be proficient in general office procedures. Knowledge of HotDocs, WordPress and QuickBooks are an asset. If you meet the above qualifications please submit your resume, cover letter and transcripts on the clear legal job board. The deadline to apply is November 30th, 2019. This is a paid position.