At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft legal documents and assist in case preparation for criminal law.
- Company: Nicholas Robinson Criminal Lawyer, a dynamic and growing defence practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship from Senior Counsel, and courtroom exposure.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and take ownership of files early in your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in criminal law while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Licensed lawyer with strong writing and research skills; prior criminal law experience required.
Nicholas Robinson Criminal Lawyer is a growing, Canada-wide criminal defence practice with a dynamic team of 11 people. We handle a broad range of criminal matters and are committed to strategic advocacy, strong client relationships, and high-quality legal work.
Role Description: You have exceptional writing skills, are a published author, have experience drafting criminal applications, factums, briefs etc., and have experience practicing criminal law. Your job will have many components but will be focused on drafting and preparing affidavits, charter applications, briefs of law, notices of appeal, factums, and all manner of other criminal law related pleadings. In this capacity, you will assist the other lawyers in the firm. You will have the opportunity to appear in court and perform a variety of other functions, but the focus of your job will be on preparing written material and doing all the case law research and other work associated with that task. This is a full-time, in-office position offering mentorship from Senior Counsel. You can expect compensation of between $130,000 and $150,000 per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Senior Counsel with case preparation and strategy
- Conduct legal research and draft high-quality legal materials (pleadings, briefs, correspondence, factums, charter applications, third party records applications, notices of appeal etc.)
- Attend court (in-person and virtual) for adjournments, bail matters, sentencings, and other appearances
Qualifications:
- Licensed and currently in good standing with either the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Strong legal writing and research skills (kindly have a writing sample available)
- Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines independently
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Prior criminal law experience is essential
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
What We Offer:
- Above Industry Salary and Bonus for a total compensation package that is competitive and based on candidates' experience
- Direct mentorship and meaningful courtroom exposure
- Opportunity to take ownership of files early in your career
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
Criminal Lawyer/Legal Drafting – Toronto employer: Nicholas Robinson Criminal Lawyer
Nicholas Robinson Criminal Lawyer is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative team environment in the heart of Toronto. With a commitment to mentorship and professional growth, employees benefit from direct courtroom exposure and the opportunity to take ownership of their cases early in their careers. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, ensuring that dedicated legal professionals are rewarded for their hard work and expertise.
Contact Details:
Nicholas Robinson Criminal Lawyer Recruitment Team
