STATUS: Temporary JOB POSTING NUMBER: 4275 POSTING PERIOD: From July 28 to August 21 SALARY: Class 12 from $66,449.54 to $144,459.36 / year SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30 WORKING MODE: Hybrid WORK LOCATION: Municipal Court, Regulatory Criminal Law, Legal Affairs, 55 BOUL DES LAURENTIDES A/S CRIMINAL LAW AND REGULATIONS, LEGAL AFFAIRS LAVAL H7G 2T1 The challenges that await you The City of Laval is bustling with activity and its territory is under significant development.

The Legal Affairs Department proudly handles all legal matters for the City.

As a lawyer, you will represent the City before all common and administrative courts and act, upon request, as legal advisor to the Citys services.

In the context of this mandate, you will be called upon to act in criminal cases under Part 27 of the Criminal Code, as well as in penal, statutory, and regulatory matters.

Specifically, you will be required to: Examine submitted requests by reviewing procedures and documents (i.e., investigation reports) related to criminal offenses as well as violations of municipal regulations and certain laws of the Quebec legislature; Meet with witnesses, victims, complainants, and judicial stakeholders to authorize, if applicable, prosecutions against offenders, complete submitted evidence, ensure witness summons, advise peace officers and individuals acting as representatives of the City of Laval (i.e., inspectors); Argue before the Municipal Court and potentially before appellate jurisdictions.

The ideal profile for us Be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar for at least six (6)



years; Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree; Relevant experience as a lawyer, particularly in representation before courts and dispute resolution in criminal, penal, statutory, and regulatory matters; Possess excellent legal acumen; Be skilled in expressing and writing clearly, concisely, and precisely; Be dynamic and able to work under pressure; Be a team player.

Skills Ability to advise/accompany Collaboration Client-oriented Results-oriented Openness to diversity Analytical ability Rigor/quality assurance Mastery of one''s profession The benefits of being part of our team Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates.

It also offers the chance to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and advantages: Defined benefit pension plan; Work schedule allowing for work-life balance; Work location easily accessible with free parking; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Reimbursement of professional dues; Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program.

It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.

📌 Criminal and Penal Lawyer (Laval)
🏢 Ville de Laval
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