Advocacy Lawyer - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Bar Association

Canadian Bar Association

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Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Summary

Location
66 Slater Street, Suite 1200, Ottawa, ON

Languages
Bilingualism is required (English and French)

Annual Salary
$123,377.83 per year ($70.30 per hour)

Responsibilities

Monitors, identifies, and evaluates trends and issues in the legal profession and related professions
Develops, manages, coordinates, and assists on Advocacy Department projects and initiatives, and substantive issues arising from the mandate of Board Committees, Subcommittees, and Task Forces, as assigned
Monitors federal legislation and law reform initiatives
Develops and maintains effective contacts with federal officials, Parliamentary staff, and other relevant organizations
Advises CBA Sections, Subcommittees, and Task Forces on legislative and policy initiatives within their respective mandates and develops government relations plans
Coordinates CBA responses to federal government initiatives, writing and editing submissions, advising on potential political implications for the CBA, and briefing CBA members on government relations and appearances before Parliamentary Committees
Monitors outcome of submissions and advises on followup responses
Advises Communications staff for media relations relating to law reform initiatives
Attends meetings and represents the CBA in substantive consultations
Responds to requests from CBA members, media, and the public on an _ad hoc_ basis
Acts as liaison to Board Subcommittees and Task Forces, as assigned
Prepares briefing materials and communications for CBA Board and Committee members
Attends Section, Committee, Subcommittee, Task Force, and Association meetings, as assigned
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB or BCL) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university and membership in a provincial or territorial law society in Canada

Experience

Experience in project management, preferably in a law firm or volunteerdriven professional association
Experience in research and policy analysis and analyzing complex legal issues
Five years called to the bar

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills in both official languages
Knowledge of law firm or inhouse legal department environment in the private, public, or voluntary sector
Knowledge of federal government legislative and policymaking processes
Knowledge of Canadian Parliamentary processes
Ability to work as a team member, with groups and partners with opposing views
Ability to multitask and work with mínimal supervision
Ability to complete tasks in a fastpaced and timeconstrained environment
Highly effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
Availability for weekend meetings and ability to travel

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those under consideration.

All applicants are encouraged to join the
CBA Talent Community which establishes a list that may be considered for similar positions of various tenures.

No agencies, please.