Job description
We are currently seeking an Articling Student. The successful candidates will report to our lawyers who practice in civil/corporate litigation.
Location: 200 Matheson Blvd West (Suite 100), Mississauga, ON, L5R 3L7
Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am to 5:00pm
Type of Position: Full time / 8–10-month contract, In the office.
Compensation: $650 a week
Commencement Date: As Soon As Possible
WHO WE ARE
We are a mid-sized law firm in Mississauga.
Visit our careers page at: https://www.kpalawyers.ca/careers
WHO YOU ARE
You are a graduate of a common-law program from an accredited law school. You must be properly registered in the Law Society of Ontario's articling program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Argue motions, settlement conferences and assist lawyers in pre-trials and trials.
- Write pleadings, motions, and other court documents
- Research, factum writing, correspondence with opposing counsel
- Speak to clients on behalf of lawyers
- Attend Examinations for Discovery, and mediations
- Draft Corporate materials and contracts
- Preparing and Drafting of Discovery Plans, Affidavit of documents and undertaking charts
- Any ordinary tasks typically part of the experiential training of an articling student
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor or LLB from an accredited law school.
- Strong academic achievement.
- Willing to work some evenings and weekends.
HOW TO APPLY
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more at www.kpalawyers.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8-10 months
Salary: $650.00 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About KPA Lawyers
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.kpalawyers.ca