At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice, draft documents, and support victims of workplace harassment.
- Company: Leading nonprofit focused on improving access to justice for Ontarians.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and paid leave entitlements.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with potential for permanent position.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Licensed lawyer with employment law experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to justice for all Ontarians.
Responsibilities
- Answer Hotline calls and provide legal advice to callers on employment matters, civil litigation, and small claims court questions.
- Assess applications from victims of workplace sexual harassment.
- Draft letters and legal documents, including demand letters and workplace complaints.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteer lawyers supporting the program.
- Collaborate with external organizations to coordinate services and improve system navigation for clients.
Qualifications
- Licensed lawyer with employment law experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including nonprofit partners, community organizations, and volunteer lawyers from major firms.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and program-management capabilities.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite and comfort learning new technologies.
- Prior experience with Salesforce or another CRM is a significant asset.
- Team-oriented, grounded, and collaborative, with a genuine commitment to access to justice.
- Contract-based position with potential to convert to permanent.
- Salary: depending on experience.
- Competitive benefits and paid leave entitlements.
- Remote working environment.
- Ref# LI1469
- Seniority level
- Not Applicable
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Legal
- Industries
- Legal Services
Staff Lawyer in Calgary employer: BJRC Recruiting
As a growing boutique professional services firm located in Markham, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial culture and strong client relationships. Our close-knit team fosters a collaborative environment where talented individuals can make a meaningful impact, drive process improvements, and shape the future of the business. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to be a key player in modernizing our operations while enjoying a supportive work culture.
We think you need these skills to ace Staff Lawyer in Calgary
Legal Advice
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Small Claims Court
Drafting Legal Documents
Communication Skills
Empathy
