Articling Student

Join to apply for the Articling Student role at Queen's University 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Articling Student role at Queen's University This range is provided by Queen's University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$60,000.00/yr - CA$70,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Queen's University Human Resources Coordinator at Queen’s University. Job Summary Reporting to a member of the Office appointed as their Principal, the Articling Student will receive practical training and mentorship under the supervision of experienced lawyers, preparing the student for admission to the bar in their respective Canadian jurisdiction. The Articling Student will gain exposure to diverse areas of law, client service, University administration and professional practice. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Legal Research & Writing Conduct thorough legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations. Draft memoranda, pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents. Client Service Assist in preparing for client meetings, interviews, and consultations. Draft correspondence and maintain professional communication with clients. Advise administrators and senior team on a variety of legal issues. Court & Administrative Work Attend client meetings, mediations, discoveries, and court appearances (where available and appropriate). Assist in preparing motion records, affidavits, and other court/tribunal materials. Transactional Support Assist in the preparation of contracts for purchase of goods and services, trademark licence agreements, commercial leases, student placement agreements and international mobility agreements. Support lawyers in all aspects of advisory, litigation and transactional practice. Apply policies and procedures. Professional Development Participate in training sessions, workshops, and office events. Uphold ethical standards and comply with Law Society requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Canadian law degree (JD or LLB) or an NCA Certificate of Qualification. Eligible to commence articling by August 2026 under the rules of the applicable provincial/territorial Law Society. SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong academic standing and interest in public/administrative, privacy, labour/employment and/or commercial law. Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to draft correspondence and legal documents. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects under strict timelines. Enjoy working independently, with minimal direct supervision. Professionalism, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills. Applicants must provide a cover letter, cv, transcripts from law school and a writing sample of your legal writing through the Queen's University job posting site- CareerQ/Njoyn. The writing sample of your legal writing, preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experience, 7-10 pages maximum. The sample must be your own work, with any confidential information appropriately redacted. Apply Online. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Temporary Job function Legal Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Queen's University by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Articled Student” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr