Associate Lawyer

Seeking an associate lawyer with experience in criminal law.

The successful candidate will support our busy criminal practice by assisting with bail hearings, guilty pleas and the conduct of preliminary inquiries and trials on behalf of our clients. Courtroom advocacy is critical to success in this role and legal research and written advocacy skills are strong supporting skills.

The successful candidate will need to be able to commute to downtown St. Catharines on a daily basis where our office and the main regional courthouse are located.

Information to Be Provided

• Resume
• Covering letter outlining your interest in this position
• Salary expectation
• Two reference letters

Qualifications

• 1-2 years or more of Canadian criminal law experience including conducting bail hearings, guilty pleas and trials
• Licenced to practice law in Ontario by the Law Society of Ontario

Competencies Sought

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure including knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its application to criminal proceedings.
• Professionalism
• Self-Motivated with the ability to docket time worked on files
• Sound judgment (such as decision making, critical thinking and adaptability)
• Ability to work in a team-based office while demonstrating leadership and initiative, with a priority given to practice and file management
• Oral and written advocacy skills

Compensation

• Compensation to be determined based on level of experience and other qualifications of the successful applicant.

Salary

• $85,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate

• St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification

• Law Society of Ontario licencee (required)