Careers

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We are seeking a driven and ambitious criminal lawyer to join our law firm as a Regional Managing Partner and practicing lawyer.

If you’ve ever considered starting your own office, but have stressed about how to do it, and whether you will have the client base to sustain the practice, this is the ideal model for you. In your region, you will be responsible for running and managing a full-service criminal law practice under the Strategic Criminal Defence national umbrella organization. As a regional partner, you will enjoy the freedom of being your own boss, but also the security of the legal, management, and marketing resources of the broader organization.

As a regional managing partner, you will be responsible for all aspects of the client representation, from responding to initial calls or emails for representation to issuing closing letters and statements of account.

Further, you will be responsible for managing the firm’s operations including hiring and mentoring staff, managing billing and accounting, providing exceptional customer services to new and existing clientele, and collaborating with our centralized marketing team.

To excel in this role, you must possess a passion for criminal law and an ability to work well with all criminal justice system participants.  Strong management and organization skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the financial strategy of the law firm by adequately distributing funds across the company, monitoring the monthly budget, anticipating requirements and trends, and evaluating the results.
• Remain responsive and accessible to existing and prospective clients
• Conduct research and analyze a case to determine a probable outcome and devise an effective strategy to defend your client/s in court.
• Interpret laws for clients and help them to understand their legal options.
• Aim to resolve cases as quickly and favourably as possible.
• Represent clients at all stages of the court process.
• Present evidence to a judge and/or jury should the case go to trial.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including legal briefs and appeals.
• Negotiate plea bargains and resolutions
• Maintain a current knowledge of changes and new developments in the legal field.
• Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner at all times.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor law degree from an accredited law school.
• Compliance with local, provincial, and federal laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and research skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team.
• Occasional travel required.

Compensation:

• Lucrative profit share agreement.
• Continuous learning and skills development.
• Access to collective legal, management, operations, and organizational resources
• Opportunity to increase your revenue through the management of associate lawyers.

Locations:

• Ottawa, Winnipeg, Kelowna, Vancouver