About the role

Legal Editor maintaining and creating practical Canadian legal guides for By Lawyers. Researching law, drafting precedents, and supporting lawyers and law firms using LEAP Legal Software.

Responsibilities

Maintain Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta guides by monitoring legislative amendments, case law, practice directions and form changes
Revise commentaries, precedents and matter plans as needed
Write new guides from the ground up, including scoping matter types, drafting commentary and precedent suites, and building matter plans
Research points of law and practice across Canadian jurisdictions
Convert complex legal developments into clear, practical guidance for practitioners
Follow By Lawyers’ house style and editorial process
Take work through review and publication with publication and quality teams
Demonstrate By Lawyers products to lawyers and law firms online and in person
Respond to client questions and feedback
Collaborate with colleagues in Canada, Australia, the UK and New Zealand
Work closely with LEAP Canada teams

LL.B. or J.D. degree with active membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
Called to the Bar in Ontario or another Canadian common law jurisdiction
Experienced, licensed paralegals or law clerks in Ontario may also be considered
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practising lawyer, or 7 years as a paralegal or law clerk, in one or more practice areas
Currently legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Strong presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including styles, tracked changes and comments, and Outlook
Attention to detail and ability to work through large volumes of content accurately
Independent, proactive and curious
Ability to manage workload and meet publication deadlines
Current resume
Brief covering letter of no more than one page
Writing sample of 500–1,000 words explaining a point of law or procedure to a practitioner

Your work is read and relied on every day by lawyers across Canada
Broad exposure across areas of law and three provinces
Skills of a practising lawyer without the billable hour, court deadlines or client files
Small, collegial team with real ownership of your portfolio
Generally a 9-5 role with work/life balance
Competitive compensation with a base salary of $80,000 CAD–$100,000 CAD annually
Excellent group insurance benefits
RRSP with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off, including 4 weeks’ vacation, sick days, floater/personal days and volunteer days
Hybrid working model with work-from-home days
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Full training and career progression opportunities
Accommodations throughout the hiring process