Law Student

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Defence Construction Canada Full time

Who Can Apply?:
**Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)**
- Salary Range:
**$45,976- $62,068**
- Employment status:
**Temporary**
- Term Length:
**4 months**
- Security Level:
**Secret**
- Language Requirement:
**Bilingual Preferred**
- Closing Date:
**23/02/24**
- Country:
**Canada**
- Reporting to (Title):
**Legal Counsel, Corporate Services**

**Job Posting Information**:
**Work Term**: May 6, 2024 to August 23, 2024

**Job Type**:Paid internship
**Job Title**: Law Student
**Number of Job Openings**: 1
**Job Category (NOC)**:1242 Legal Secretaries
**Level**:

- Intermediate
- Senior

**Region**:Head Office - Ottawa
**Work Term Duration**: Approximately 4 months, from May to August 2024

**Job Summary**:
**Attention Law Students**

Are you looking to explore your legal career path between law school semesters? Do you want to get a feel for in-house legal work at a federal Crown corporation?

**WHO WE ARE**

Throughout 2022-23, DCC is celebrating 70 years of excellence. Our people are participating in some of Canada's most challenging and innovative infrastructure and environmental projects. As a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, we provide the right infrastructure and environment solutions to support our defence and security Client-Partners, at home and abroad.

Times change, and so has DCC.

We have developed the expertise and know-how to deliver an extensive range of infrastructure and environmental projects: everything from civil works to buildings, from runways to hangars, from target systems to radar stations, and from civil works to environmental remediation. Our teams of engineers, technicians and technologists, experienced administrators, tradespeople and other professionals, are counted on to provide a host of innovative and expert value-added services, including project support, contracting, environmental services and operational support services - in short, we do what needs doing, and we do it right.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
As a contributing member of the Governance and Legal Affairs (GLA) team; some of your main duties will include:

- Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda
- Researching legislation, directives, policies and guidelines relating to DCC, its business strategy, and its operations
- Conducting comparative analyses on various topics of relevance to DCC
- Assisting in reviewing contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and other documentation related to Company 1 (DCC’s business), with a view to DCC’s best interests
- Drafting and assisting in the drafting of memoranda and transactional documents
- Assisting in identifying best practices and proposed changes to key DCC policies, manuals and procedures to streamline future needs
- Participating in client meetings and issue reviews
- Collaborating with internal teams on various projects
- Identifying potential national issues which may impact DCC (i.e. media, news releases, policy changes, etc.)
- Researching issues pertaining to the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act
- Updating training materials
- Organizing document databases and managing case files (i.e. contracts, litigation files, potential problematic matters, etc.)
- Participating in special projects and initiatives
- Performing various administrative duties
- Other duties as assigned

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- Unique learning and professional development opportunities
- Working for a Crown corporation
- A chance to gain relevant and practical work experience in-house working alongside internal teams supported by GLA
- Flexible work schedule with work-life balance
- Experiencing a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Gaining hands-on professional research experience, supporting DCC sites across Canada and abroad.

**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
- Currently enrolled in a Common Law Program at a recognized Canadian academic institution and will have completed a minimum of two (2) years of studies
- Strong research and analyzing data/information abilities
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and demands
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Some experience in clerical/administrative support and providing customer service to internal and external clients would be considered an asset

**Additional Information**:

- Security Clearance Required
- Compensation and Benefits Information: Your salary will be in line with Justice’s Legal Excellence Program in Ottawa
- Please provide the following documents in PDF format:

- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of law school transcripts
- List of upper year courses

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a m

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