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