Litigation Associate advocating for Indigenous peoples and organizations at Canadian law firm OKT. Handling court, tribunal, mediation, and negotiation matters across Canada.
Responsibilities
Advise and support Indigenous peoples and organizations through advocacy in court and at administrative tribunals
Work on cases including Supreme Court interventions, multi-year Aboriginal title trials, small claims, environmental regulatory tribunals and judicial reviews
Potentially work in constitutional law, corporate and contract law, environmental protection, employment law and election law
Support and advance clients’ self-determination
Participate in all stages of litigation, from case planning through court proceedings, mediation and negotiation
Collaborate regularly in the office
Travel to client communities across Canada by plane, train and car
Build relationships with clients and provide meaningful, on-the-ground representation
Requirements
3-6 years of demonstrated litigation experience
Strong interest in Indigenous people’s self-determination and Indigenous rights advocacy
Excellent litigation skills
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral advocacy
Proven commitment to working with Indigenous people and governments
Ability to develop creative legal arguments and strategies
Exceptional analytical, research and negotiation skills
Knowledge and experience navigating court and administrative tribunal processes
Desire to work in a hybrid environment from one of OKT’s offices
Regular in-office collaboration
Flexibility to travel to clients’ communities across Canada
Familiarity with Indigenous legal orders, languages and laws
Experience litigating disputes related to Indigenous governments and businesses
Experience drafting pleadings and affidavits
Experience participating in case theory development and litigation planning
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