Lawyer

Job summary

Independently manage legal files, advise clients, conduct legal research, and prepare legal documents. Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings across various areas of law, excluding criminal law, while maintaining client relationships and managing files efficiently.

Job details

Responsibilities Manage legal files independently and provide legal advice to clients Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings Handle matters across various areas of law, excluding criminal law Maintain strong client relationships and manage files efficiently Qualifications Minimum 2 years of solicitor experience in PEI or 5 years of civil litigation experience elsewhere in Canada Law degree from a Canadian university or recognized equivalent Member in good standing with the Law Society of Prince Edward Island, or eligible to obtain membership Strong litigation experience, particularly family law, is an asset Experience in other areas of law is welcome Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

What you’ll do

Independently manage legal files, advise clients, conduct legal research, and prepare legal documents. Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings across various areas of law, excluding criminal law, while maintaining client relationships and managing files efficiently.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of solicitor experience in Prince Edward Island or five years of civil litigation experience elsewhere in Canada, a law degree from a Canadian university or recognized equivalent, and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Prince Edward Island or eligibility to obtain it. Strong litigation experience, particularly in family law, is an asset; experience in other areas of law and strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are also sought.

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Research
• Legal Advice
• Legal Document Preparation
• Client Representation
• Negotiation
• Hearings
• Court Proceedings
• Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Client Relationship Management
• File Management
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Legal