Articling Student

Articling Student

Pay: 40,000 per year

Job type: Full time, In person

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

About Us

KPA Lawyers Professional Corporation is proudly part of Bluestar Professional Services Inc., a growth-focused investment office that acquires and operates businesses across Canada and the United States. Across all of our companies, we are committed to building strong teams, investing in our people, and fostering a collaborative, high-integrity culture where employees are empowered to grow, make an impact, and build rewarding careers.

About the position

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Articling Student to join our team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive legal environment. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside lawyers and legal professionals while gaining practical exposure to client matters, legal research, document review, and active files.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop practical legal skills, interact with clients, attend meetings, and gain exposure to areas including real estate and wills and estates. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, takes initiative, and is eager to learn and grow throughout their articles.

Responsibilities

• Respond to general inquiries through walk-ins, telephone, email or written correspondence
• Complete file and client intakes
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics
• Input file information into real estate and wills and estates program
• Process interim purchase files
• Assist with final Report Schedule
• Confirm appointments and meetings
• Attend client meetings
• Collaborate with lawyers, legal assistants and paralegals on case strategy and client matters
• Review and summarize legal documents
• Provide basic administrative support to staff members

What you bring:

• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written in English)
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy office, independently and in a team environment
• Familiarity and a willingness to learn new applications
• Take initiative and exercise judgment in identifying issues needing immediate attention

Requirements:

• An LL.B or J.D degree from a Canadian law school or completed NCA certificate
• Some experience with legal management software is preferred: Teraview, Unity, PC Law, Clio etc
• Quick, willing, and adaptable learner; Embraces new challenges and opportunities, and is committed to acquiring new knowledge and skills
• High attention to detail; Keeps a keen eye for even the smallest errors and omissions that may have significant legal consequences
• Ethical Conduct; Demonstrates a strong commitment to legal ethics and professionalism
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• A team player with the capacity to work independently under minimal supervision
• Forward-thinking and adaptable to an evolving environment as the company grows

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

KPA Lawyers Professional Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

KPA Lawyers Professional Corporation adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please let us know