Do you want to work in an exciting, fast-paced, progressive environment? Lancaster House is Canada’s leading provider of conferences, information and analysis on labour, human rights and employment law. Our aim is to make a significant positive contribution to labour relations and the quality of Canadian work life. A dynamic and innovative company, Lancaster House provides its industry-leading information services in a variety of formats: on-line and in print, through audio conferences, live panels, and full-day hands-on skills training workshops. Our seminars are attended by lawyers, union representatives, human resources professionals, academics, and adjudicators across Canada.
Join our team of professionals and discover what it’s like to work in a flexible, collegial atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional development.
Conference Developer/Researcher
Principal Duties:
Develop ideas for conference programs and topics, based on research of case law, legislative developments, academic journals and trade publications.
Prepare summaries of decisions and legislation.
Write conference brochures and marketing material.
Qualifications:
LL.B. or J.D. (mandatory). Experience in the field of labour, employment and/or human rights law (preferred but not mandatory).
Skills:
Capable of working independently while staying connected with colleagues.
Able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them on schedule.
Adept at formulating an overview, yet precise in matters of detail.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Outlook, and in legal research using Quicklaw, CanLII and other legal databases.
Work Environment:
Collegial, intellectually stimulating environment, involved in socially significant work.
The successful candidate is likely to be an individual who has a strong interest in labour, employment and human rights law; possesses the ability to identify current trends and developments, and to interview leading practitioners and experts in the field; displays strong verbal and written communication skills; enjoys work that is creative as well as analytical; exhibits, to a marked degree, energy and empathy; and can work quickly and accurately while maintaining a sense of humour.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please email your cover letter and resume to Lan@lancasterhouse.com.
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 13, 2009.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Full Time and Freelance Legal Editors
We are currently looking for individuals with excellent writing and research skills to join our editorial team writing for a wide variety of innovative print and online publications.
The ideal candidate is a lawyer with an interest in labour, employment and human rights law, and the analytical skills to critically review decisions and identify trends and developments.
Lancaster House offers the right candidate a unique way to use their education and skills in a collegial and intellectually stimulating environment.
Starting salary is $57,000, or as commensurate with qualifications, for full-time editors, plus benefits (including Law Society fees).
Please email your cover letter and resume in MS Word format to vscott@lancasterhouse.com. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
