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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.               

Summary The intern will gain hands-on experience assisting the legal team by reviewing and drafting  a variety of contracts, lease related paperwork and employment related documents, under supervision of a lawyer.      Specific Responsibilities Gain exposure and create relationships with a number of different practice areas including real estate, corporate/commercial, marketing/advertising, pharmaceutical and employment/human rights Review and draft a variety of contracts, with an emphasis on real estate contracts, such as offers to lease, leases, and lease amending agreements, and general contracts, under lawyer's supervision Prepare legal memorandums for lawyer's review Assist lawyers with transactional work, as necessary Assist lawyers with legal research Attend meetings, take minutes and observe counsel in the provision of legal advice to key decision makers Draft legal correspondence and other documents for lawyer's review   Qualifications Student working towards the completion of a law degree in Ontario Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel and Office  Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills Independent thinker interested in taking initiative Proven ability to multitask and follow up on actions/ issues   *PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME*   IND1       Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment.   Metro is committed to accommodating applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation or wish to receive this application in an accessible format, please advise.   Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.   Applicants must advise their direct supervisor that they are applying for the position.  

Job Title : Student - Legal Services Reference Number : 26059_112019 Status : Student Job Category : Student Jobs City : MONTREAL Province : Quebec Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : TBD Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline: : 2019-12-03 Description : ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE DEPARTMENT : VIA Rail Canada Inc. (hereinafter “VIA Rail”) is a federal Crown corporation dedicated exclusively to passenger transport. VIA Rail operates trains linking over 400 communities across Canada and transports approximately 4.8 million passengers annually. Connecting people from one city to the next, coast to coast, VIA Rail and its 3,000 employees work to provide a unique and memorable Canada wide travel experience that is eco friendly, efficient and enjoyable. VIA Rail brings together people with diverse backgrounds who contribute their skills, knowledge and experience to help achieve the corporation’s vision and strategic objectives. As part of this effort, VIA Rail has undertaken an operational transformation to better serve its customers. This busy and exciting period is conducive to interdisciplinary work and large projects, which are sure to provide a work experience that challenges you to bring your know how to the table. In this context, VIA Rail is seeking a full-time law student for the Winter 2020 semester who is eager to contribute to its strategic objectives by offering day to day support to the Legal Services department. THE LAW STUDENT’S DUTIES : The law student will work closely with all team members by offering ongoing support to the company’s various business units. The student will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of various areas of law, particularly business law, general commercial law, consumer protection, the protection of personal information, civil liability, transportation law, human rights (accessibility on board trains) and IT law. The student will also have the opportunity to apply legal knowledge in a real life commercial context and to follow projects from beginning to end, since we favour the agile method. The student’s responsibilities will include: • Conducting legal research and drafting memos • Analyzing and revising model contracts in order to update certain provisions and bring them in line with applicable laws and regulations as well as recent case law • Supporting VIA Rail’s lawyers in various strategic projects, in collaboration with the organization’s business units • Helping prepare documents for meetings of the Board of Directors • Collaborating on developing the company’s governance best practices • Taking part in handling certain litigation files, particularly in terms of gathering and analyzing evidence • Participating in client meetings Requirements : To succeed in this challenging position, you must be in the process of obtaining your Bachelor of Laws, obviously have a good academic record, be able to efficiently multi task, manage competing deadlines and work independently, and have excellent organizational skills, good judgment and a strong work ethic. Bilingualism (English and French), both oral and written, is also required. Salary to be discussed based on experience and scholarship. WORK ENVIRONMENT : VIA Rail has been welcoming law students since many years and the experience has proved to be enriching for both VIA Rail and the students who have participated. Throughout this internship, the student may share some duties with a student from another university, giving both interns a chance to hone their teamwork skills and divide tasks up between them according to their interests. The student will be part of a well structured team of 15 people, including 6 lawyers with very diverse profiles who will meet regularly with the student to offer guidance. The student will also participate in several team meetings, gaining an excellent overall understanding of the company’s activities and of the strategic role played by the Legal Services department. The position is located at the Corporation’s headquarters in downtown Montreal.