RSG Law is currently looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated ARTICLING STUDENT.

The Articling student will gain experience through multiple roles in the field and office and are also given the opportunity to increase their exposure and experience.

Job Responsibilities

Throughout their articles, articling students will have the opportunity to have independent carriage of files and work with counsel on complex matters including:

Draft court documents, including pleadings, facta and affidavits

Assist with witness preparation

Attend mediations and hearings

Assist with criminal trials, applications, pleas and pre-trials

Review disclosure for criminal matters

Assist with corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions and in the drafting of various contracts

Draft submissions to the Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada, Canada Border Service Agency, Immigration Refugee Board, and Federal Court

Engage in legal research and draft memoranda

Qualifications

Qualities that make an applicant stand out include:

Specific interests in civil litigation, immigration, criminal or corporate law

Ability to draft correspondence and legal documents

Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills

Ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects under strict timelines

Enjoy working independently, with minimal direct supervision

Being proactive and taking an enthusiastic approach to work

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills

Working knowledge of online legal research tools

Enjoy working on a wide variety of legal and business issues

You are required to be a candidate who is entering or currently registered in the Law Society of Ontario's Lawyer Licensing Process Articling Program and is eligible for articling.

Special Requirements

Requires travel to our office, courts, tribunals etc.

G Licensed Required

Ability and willingness to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as required

Your application must include the following:

1. cover letter

2. resume

3. undergraduate and law school transcripts

Must be currently eligible to article

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Licence/Certification:
Certificate of Standing (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Mississauga, ON L5T 0A3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person