Criminal And Penal Lawyer

STATUS:
TemporaryJOB NUMBER:
4275DISPLAY PERIOD:
Indeterminate durationSALARY:
Class 12 – from $66,449.54 to $144,459.36 / yearSCHEDULE:
33.75 hours per week, DAY;
MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30WORKING MODE:
HybridWORK LOCATION:
Municipal Court, Regulatory Criminal Law, Legal Affairs, 55 BOUL DES LAURENTIDES A/S CRIMINAL LAW AND REGULATIONS, LEGAL AFFAIRS LAVAL H7G 2T1The challenges that await you
The 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 to act on criminal cases under Part 27 of the Criminal Code, as well as on penal, statutory, and regulatory matters, specifically, you will be required to:Review 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;
Meet 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);
Argue before the Municipal Court and potentially before appeal 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 degreein law;
Relevant experience as alawyer, particularly in representation before courts and dispute resolution in criminal, penal, statutory, and regulatory matters;
Possess excellent legal acumen;
Be skilled in expressingand writing clearly, concisely, and precisely;
Be dynamic and able to work under pressure;
Be a team player.Skills
Ability to advise/accompanyCollaborationClient orientationResults orientationOpenness to diversityAnalytical abilityRigor/quality assuranceMastery of one’s professionThe benefits of being part of our team
Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also offers the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.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 CPEdaycare.
Only those 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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