Law Summer Student
4 weeks ago
Law Summer Student May - August
Job Number
51772
1 temporary full-time position for 4 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a law degree program, commencing in May 2025
If you are a motivated law student with a keen interest in public sector law, consider working over the summer in a dynamic environment along with a team of other lawyers within the Law Branch who value hard work and a strong work-life balance.
The City of Edmonton's Legal Services Branch acts as a full-service law firm for the City, which employs over 10,000 employees and has a total budget in excess of $1.2 billion. Virtually all legal work for the City is handled in-house by Legal Services Branch lawyers. As a summer student with the City of Edmonton, you will have an opportunity to work in multiple areas covered by the Legal Services Branch, including:
- Commercial and real estate transactions
- Finance and investment advising
- Public-private partnerships
- Intellectual property law
- Tendering and procurement
- Corporate structure and governance issues
- Personal injury litigation
- Real property litigation
- Bylaw challenges, enforcement and prosecutions
- Assessment and taxation
- Human resources and employment advising/hearings
Throughout the summer you will be assigned various tasks under the supervision of our lawyers. You will find that the lawyers in the Branch have an open-door policy, and are willing to spend time with students to assist and direct them.
Qualifications
- Applicants must currently be, or have been, enrolled in a Faculty of Law at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Experience using Google Workspace applications and legal research software programs
Assets:
- Experience in Student Legal Services, particularly court experience
Skills Required for Success:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong legal research skills
- Proven attention to detail when handling tasks and inquiries
- Willingness to work independently and with a team
- A commitment to service excellence
- Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment
- The City welcomes applications from any students currently enrolled in law school. Applicants should apply online and include a cover letter, resume, updated law school official transcripts, and the names of two references.
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Additional Details
- Pursuant to law society rules, the City will consider summer students as candidates for articling with the City of Edmonton.
Hours of Work
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary
$21.0068 - $26.737 (Hourly)
Talent Diversity Consultant
JY/JR
The City of Edmonton values diversity
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits.
Location
Chancery Hall, 9th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3
Posting Date
Feb 24, 2025
Closing Date
Mar 11, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings
1 - Student Position Full-time
Union
CSU 52
Classification Title
Student Professional
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