Lawyer

People Corporation

1d•Remote

About The Position

Looking for work that has a real impact on access to justice? Want to help make legal knowledge more accessible and create practical solutions that empower individuals across Canada? Through our flat-rate legal service plans tailored to the needs of our members, we provide accessible legal support to more than 300,000 Canadians. In this role, you'll provide personalized legal consultations, helping clients understand their rights, obligations, and options across a broad range of legal matters. You'll assess legal situations, deliver practical advice, develop tailored strategies, and guide clients through complex issues with confidence, while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to making legal services more accessible.

Requirements

Licensee as a lawyer from a Canadian Law Society for at least two (2) years
Ability to manage a high volume of legal cases and prioritize effectively
Demonstrates empathy and active listening with clients
Communicates clearly and adapts messaging to different audiences
Resourceful and solution-oriented
A team player who encourages collaboration and supports colleagues
Inspires trust and contributes positively to the team dynamic
Proficient in both French and English, spoken and written

Nice To Haves

Licensee of the Quebec Bar is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide personalized remote legal consultations in clear and accessible languages across various fields of law (residential leasing, real estate, immigration, administrative law, criminal law, university law, labor law, etc.)
Prepare cases for litigation: fact and legal analysis, evidence review, drafting procedures, and representation strategy
Support the current team in representing clients before civil courts and administrative bodies in a variety of legal areas (university disciplinary committees, Landlord Tenant Board, Small Claims Court)
Analyze legal files and situations presented by clients to assess their rights, obligations, and options
Advise clients throughout the legal process, clearly explaining the issues, next steps, and possible options
Evaluate the chances of success of potential legal actions, and offer realistic and client-tailored solutions
Rigorously track deadlines and procedural obligations
Collaborate with the entire legal team to ensure a cohesive approach
Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes in relevant areas of law
Occasionally participate in hearings: meet with clients to prepare their testimony, present evidence, conduct examinations, present arguments, and negotiate settlements if needed