Criminal And Penal Lawyer

STATUS:
Temporary
JOB POSTING NUMBER:
4275
POSTING PERIOD:
Indeterminate duration
SALARY:
Class 12 - from $66,449.54 to $144,459.36 / year
SCHEDULE:
33.75 hours per week, DAY;
MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30
WORKING MODE:
Hybrid
WORK LOCATION:
Municipal Court, Regulatory Criminal Law, Legal Affairs, 55 BOUL DES LAURENTIDES A/S CRIMINAL LAW AND REGULATIONS, LEGAL AFFAIRS LAVAL H7G 2T1
The challenges that await youThe City of Laval is bustling with activity and its territory is under significant development. The Legal Affairs Department proudly handles all legal matters for the City. As a lawyer, you will represent the City before all common and administrative courts and act, upon request, as legal advisor to the City’s services.
In this role, you will be called upon to handle criminal cases under Part 27 of the Criminal Code, as well as cases of a penal, statutory, and regulatory nature, including:
Reviewing submitted requests by examining procedures and documents (i.E., investigation reports) related to criminal offenses as well as violations of municipal regulations and certain laws of the Quebec legislature;
Meeting with witnesses, victims, complainants, and judicial stakeholders to authorize, if applicable, prosecutions against offenders, complete submitted evidence, ensure witness summons, advise peace officers and individuals acting as representatives of the City of Laval (i.E., inspectors);
Arguing beforethe Municipal Court and potentially before appellate jurisdictions.
The ideal profile for us
Be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar for at least six (6) years;
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in law;
Relevant experience as a lawyer, particularly in representation before courts and dispute resolution in criminal, penal, statutory, and regulatory matters;
Possess excellent legal acumen;
Be skilled in expressing and writing clearly, concisely, and precisely;
Be dynamic andable to work under pressure;
Be a team player.
Skills
Ability to advise/accompany
Collaboration
Client orientation
Results orientation
Openness to diversity
Analytical ability
Rigor/quality assurance
Mastery of one’s profession
The benefits of being part of our teamChoosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and social benefits:
Defined benefit pension plan;
Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
Work location easily accessible with free parking;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Reimbursement of professional dues;
Priority access to a CPE daycare.
Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.
The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.
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