Company Description:
Toronto Advocates is a legal services provider based in North York, Ontario, offering representation, mediation, and advisory services across civil disputes, private practice, and legal-aid clinics.
Job Details:
- Location: North York, ON, M3J 2G5
- Workplace: On site
- Salary: $1,000 to $1,500 bi-weekly (to be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours bi-weekly
- Employment Type: Term or contract, Part-time leading to Full-time
- Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Vacancies: 1
Qualifications Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Asset Languages: Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Ukrainian, Chinese
- Credentials:
- Membership in the Canadian Bar Association
- Membership in a provincial or territorial law society
- Pega certified professional
Job Responsibilities:
- Plead clients’ cases before courts, tribunals, and boards
- Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
- Negotiate settlements of civil disputes
- Offer mediation, conciliation, and arbitration services
- Research legal precedents and gather evidence
Technical Skills:
- MS Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Word, Project
- MAC systems
- Sage Accounting Software
Additional Information:
- Security and Safety: Criminal record check, eligible for professional liability insurance
- Work Conditions: Fast-paced environment, tight deadlines, large caseload, attention to detail
Personal Suitability:
- Accurate
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Organized
- Dependable
- Team player
Eligibility:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Temporary residents with valid work permit
- Not eligible if unauthorized to work in Canada
How to Apply:
- By email: info@torontoadvocates.com
- Application Deadline: December 9, 2025