Legal Defence Advocate

1 week ago

Saskatoon, Canada Nikbakht Law Full time

**Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Represent clients in Provincial Court for summary conviction matters (e.g., traffic and regulatory offences), and/or in Small Claims Court under supervision or as permitted by law.
- Prepare case files for hearings, trials, and pre-trial conferences, including drafting pleadings, notices, affidavits, and submissions.
- Conduct legal research to support courtroom strategy and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and court rules.
- Communicate with clients, opposing parties, court staff, and witnesses in a professional and effective manner.
- Attend and advocate in court proceedings (in-person or virtual), negotiate resolutions, and assist with settlements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout all stages of the case lifecycle.
- Assist in internal case tracking, deadlines, and follow-ups using our firm’s legal management systems.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of a law degree, Bob, jd, LLM, phd or other.
- **Experience advocating in court** (particularly Small Claims or Provincial Offences) is **strongly preferred** but not necessary.
- Strong knowledge of courtroom procedure, legal drafting, and file preparation.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle multiple files and deadlines with attention to detail.

**Why Join Us?**
- Work with a forward-thinking, client-focused legal team.
- Gain hands-on courtroom experience and mentorship in advocacy.
- Performance bonuses and flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Real impact in helping clients navigate provincial offences and civil disputes.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 240 months

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- in-court: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

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