lawyer

3 weeks ago

Maple Ridge, Canada Robert J. Carter Law Corporation Full time
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 30 to 35 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience: Education
  • Bachelor's degreeTasks
  • Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
  • Perform administrative functions related to the practice of 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)
  • Represent interests of corporation/employer in all business related to legal mattersSupervision
  • 1 to 2 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Membership in a provincial or territorial law societyComputer and technology knowledge
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • MACWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workloadPersonal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • ReliabilityScreening questions
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Experience
  • 7 months to less than 1 yearHealth benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care planSupport for newcomers and refugees
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youthSupport for Veterans
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
  • Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
  • Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
  • Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
  • Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
  • Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
  • Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
  • Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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