2 jobs found in sarnia

Job Profile Under the general direction of the City Solicitor, the Assistant City Solicitor is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to the Corporation, including all matters related to municipal law and, in particular, relative to real estate, contracts, and planning and development law. The Assistant City Solicitor will represent the City in court cases and other kinds of adversarial legal proceedings such as arbitrations, mediations, administrative law proceedings and prosecutions before the Provincial Offenses Court. Education, Qualifications and Experience L. L. B. or J.D. degree from a recognized university and is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario; Three to five years of directly related legal experience; Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills; Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex and sensitive issues effectively and efficiently; and Proficient in computer application software including TeraView. Additional Details This position offers an annual salary of $98,029-$124,027, along with a competitive benefits package complete with extended health and dental benefits, and enrollment in OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan. Candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence to hr@sarnia.ca indicating “2020-59 – Assistant City Solicitor” by October 4, 2020.

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.