Articling Student

Articling Student

About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary
Reporting to a member of the Office appointed as their Principal, the Articling Student will receive practical training and mentorship under the supervision of experienced lawyers, preparing the student for admission to the bar in Ontario. The Articling Student will gain exposure to diverse areas of law, client service, University administration and professional practice.

Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal Research & Writing
o Conduct thorough legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations in a wide range of legal areas including administrative law, freedom of information and privacy, corporate commercial, intellectual property, charities law, human rights etc.
o Draft memoranda, pleadings, contracts, demand letters and other legal documents.

Client Service
o Assist in preparing for client meetings, interviews, and consultations.
o Draft correspondence and maintain professional communication with clients.
o Advise administrators and senior team on a variety of legal issues.
o Participate in file management.

Court & Administrative Work
o Attend client meetings, witness preparation, mediations, discoveries, and court appearances (where available and appropriate).
o Assist in preparing motion records, affidavits, and other court/tribunal materials.

Transactional Support
o Assist in the preparation of contracts for purchase of goods and services, trademark licence agreements, commercial leases, student placement agreements and international mobility agreements.
o Support lawyers in all aspects of advisory, litigation and transactional practice.
o Apply policies and procedures.

Professional Development
o Participate in training sessions, workshops, and office events.
o Uphold ethical standards and comply with Law Society requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of a Canadian law degree (JD or LLB) or an NCA Certificate of Qualification.
• Eligible to commence articling by August 2027 under the rules of the Law Society of Ontario.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Strong academic standing and interest in public/administrative, privacy, labour/employment and/or commercial law.
• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects under strict timelines.
• Enjoy working independently, with minimal direct supervision.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills.

Applicants need to provide a cover letter, cv, transcripts from law school and a writing
sample. Please submit a sample of your legal writing, preferably a legal research memo
from law school or your previous experience, 7-10 pages maximum. The sample must be
your own work, with any confidential information appropriately redacted.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at View email address on clients.njoyn.com .