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Job Level

ST-99

Discover what sets Desjardins apart from other employers. See why our growth strategy puts people first and how helping our employees shine is the key to our success. Discover what it is like to work for one of Canada’s top 10 employers!

At Desjardins, we don’t offer you a job, we offer you job satisfaction. There’s a difference.

We are currently expanding our in-house legal department and have career opportunities for Articling Students in our Aurora, Toronto and Mississauga offices.

General Information on the Position

Other working conditions

• Workplace: Position located in Toronto, Mississauga or Aurora, depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid

• Temporary work: 8-month Articling Position, scheduled to end on May 02, 2025

• Other relevant information: This position must be considered as the experiential training component of the Lawyer Licensing Process for the purpose of being called to the Bar of Ontario

• Candidates must include a Cover Letter, CV, and transcripts from both Law School and Undergrad

• Number of jobs available: 5

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Completion of law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a Canadian University or receipt of an National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Certificate of Qualification by date of commencement of Articling

Specific knowledge

• Strong knowledge in legal research and computer literacy

• Knowledge and interest in civil litigation and advocacy

• Knowledge and interest in insurance law

• Knowledge in word processing and legal research using web-based services

• Advanced knowledge of English

Desjardins Cross-sector skills

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job

Collaborates, Decision quality, Situational adaptability, Teams

Work Location

95 St-Clair Avenue West Toronto

Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

Unposting Date

2024-01-30

Job Family

Trainee (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.