Criminal Law Articling Position

Arvin Ross Professional CorporationOshawa, ON, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

AR LAW is a highly reputable, and client-focused law firm practicing exclusively in the area of Criminal law. Our head office is located in Downtown Oshawa, minute's walk to the courthouse. We are looking for a full-time articling student who is passionate about criminal law.

We offer a very hands-on approach to all areas within criminal law.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High attention to detail
Ability to prioritize, multitask and balance duties
Self-starter with the ability to conduct legal research in an effective and efficient manner
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
Ability to meet urgent deadlines and to handle multiple tasks based on their priority
Strong attention to detail
Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to travel within Ontario, including a valid driver’s license with at least the privileges of a class “G” driver’s license in Ontario
Advanced MS Office computer skills

We are seeking a hard-working, independent, and reliable individual.

Fully registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario.

The ideal candidate will :

Assist counsel with trial preparation, disclosure review, drafting of pleadings, charter application, motions, and legal research.

Communicating with clients, crown attorney, police, and other parties as required

Attending court as required

Maintain precedent files and database

Undertaking any other duties as assigned

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