Articling Student

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Job Summary

Reporting to a member of the Office appointed as their Principal the Articling Student will receive practical training and mentorship under the supervision of experienced lawyers preparing the student for admission to the bar in their respective Canadian jurisdiction. The Articling Student will gain exposure to diverse areas of law client service University administration and professional practice.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal Research & Writing
o Conduct thorough legal research on case law statutes and regulations.
o Draft memoranda pleadings contracts and other legal documents.

Client Service
o Assist in preparing for client meetings interviews and consultations.
o Draft correspondence and maintain professional communication with clients.
o Advise administrators and senior team on a variety of legal issues.
o Participate in file management.

Court & Administrative Work
o Attend client meetings mediations discoveries and court appearances (where available and appropriate).
o Assist in preparing motion records affidavits and other court/tribunal materials.

Transactional Support
o Assist in the preparation of contracts for purchase of goods and services trademark licence agreements commercial leases student placement agreements and international mobility agreements.
o Support lawyers in all aspects of advisory litigation and transactional practice.
o Apply policies and procedures.

Professional Development
o Participate in training sessions workshops and office events.
o Uphold ethical standards and comply with Law Society requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a Canadian law degree (JD or LLB) or an NCA Certificate of Qualification.
Eligible to commence articling by August 2026 under the rules of the applicable provincial/territorial Law Society.


SPECIAL SKILLS:
Strong academic standing and interest in public/administrative privacy labour/employment and/or commercial law.
Excellent research writing and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to draft correspondence and legal documents.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects under strict timelines.
Enjoy working independently with minimal direct supervision.
Professionalism attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Applicants must provide a cover letter cv transcripts from law school and a writing sample of your legal writing through the Queens University job posting site- CareerQ/Njoyn. The writing sample of your legal writing preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experience 7-10 pages maximum. The sample must be your own work with any confidential information appropriately redacted.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .