We arepartnering with a well-established, growing mid-sized law firm in Toronto to recruit a
Litigation Associate with 3+ years of post-call experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team, work on a diverse range of commercial, civil and estates litigation matters, receive mentorship from experienced senior practitioners, and develop your own practice.
Compensation- Competitive compensation based on experience (~115k - 160k+)
Benefits & Perks- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to build and grow your own practice.
- Annual billable expectations are reasonable and designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities- Independently manage litigation files with support from senior counsel, including client meetings, client communications, drafting pleadings, motion records and mediation memorandums, as well as assisting with trial preparation.
- Support senior counsel on complex litigation matters through legal drafting, research, litigation strategy discussions and file management.
- Assist with the development and marketing of the litigation practice and the firm.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of professional backgrounds.???????
Qualifications- Minimum 3 years of post-call litigation experience
- Experience in commercial, civil and/or estates litigation.
- Courtroom experience and confidence in managing files independently.
- Strong drafting, communication, organization and client management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, accountable and collaborative approach with a strong desire to continue developing litigation expertise.
