Associate Lawyer

'''Job Overview'''
Miles Criminal Law has both a criminal defence practice in Simcoe County, as well as being the standing agent for the Federal Crown in Muskoka responsible for prosecuting offences under the CDSA.

'''Responsibilities'''
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients of defence files, and represent clients in court proceedings for bail hearings, guilty pleas, preliminary hearings, and trials
- Conduct legal research using various sources, including legal databases like Lexis-Nexis
- Screen disclosure for federal files and appear in court as required for bail, pleas and trials

'''Qualifications'''
- J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school
- In good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with legal drafting and document review
- Criminal background check and security clearance

If you are a dedicated and passionate lawyer looking for a unique opportunity to gain experience in both crown and defence work, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Commuter benefits
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Criminal Background Check and Security Screening

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate of Standing with Law Society of Ontario (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Barrie, ON L4N 1J1 (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON L4N 1J1

Expected start date: 2024-04-02