Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Top Benefits
About the role
Commercial Litigation Lawyer for well established, mid-size, full service law firm client, Whitby.
Marberg Job Number: 2619.
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time.
Compensation: Salary negotiable according to seniority, plus comprehensive benefits.
Additional Benefits: Significant advancement opportunities, strong administrative, marketing and paralegal support, a collegial and professional work environment, and the autonomy to manage your practice while being part of a larger team.
Work Location: Hybrid - combination of remote-based and onsite at client's Whitby office. Onsite work expectations subject always to client business requirements, and may change according to client business need.
Responsibilities Summary:
Handle a broad range of commercial and general civil litigation matters, and grow your practice in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
- Handle files from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, preparing motions, representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients and develop litigation strategies tailored to client objectives. Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessments to clients in a variety of industries.
- Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and settlement documentation.
- Attend court appearances at various levels, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and other tribunals.
- Leverage and expand existing book of business with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, and legal teams.
- Maintain and grow client relationships, contributing to the development of the firm’s litigation practice.
- Collaborate with other lawyers and support staff to provide excellent service and outcomes for clients.
- Additional legal representation, advisory and business development related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
Education: LL.B. or J.D. degree from a recognized law school.
Professional Credentials: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Preferred Work Experience: Approximately 4+ years of experience from a commercial litigation practice in Ontario.
Preferred Sector Experience: Law firm experience required.
Technical and Language Skills Requirements:
- Proficiency with legal case management, legal billings, legal research, and legal documents management applications.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to speak a second language an asset.
Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and handle court appearances with confidence.
- Proven experience handling a variety of complex commercial disputes.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and business development orientation.
- A partial book of business is required, with the opportunity to scale your practice within the firm.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
- Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
- Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.
- Satisfactory Background Checks and Employment References.
Application Notes:
We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.
Please note that Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect these changes in a timely fashion. Please refer to https://marberg.com/career-portal for the most current information including salary range.
Please note that for this position, Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through LinkedIn and marberg.com .
Candidates are only contacted via official phone call, email, or LinkedIn message from Marberg Staffing. Please disregard any initial contact through other mediums such as text message.
Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.
About Marberg Staffing
Marberg Staffing is an Award Winning employment agency offering temporary and permanent Recruiting Services for all levels of office positions. Established in 1980, our four + decades of service ranks with world recruitment leaders. We excel at supplying Management and Support Staff for Permanent, Interim and Temporary positions. We are recognized for our personable and creative solutions, making us the first choice of Human Resource professionals who expect superior results. Marberg Staffing is a Vendor of Record for both the Ontario and Federal governments, as well as many large corporations. We are recognized for our personable and creative solutions, making us the first choice of Human Resource professionals who expect superior results.
Marberg Staffing focuses on providing office staff in the GTA. We believe specialization is the key to success, not being everything to everyone. But when we say “office”, we mean from management level, through skilled professionals to administrators – every position you might find in an office.
Contact Marberg today! Check out our jobs page for currently posted positions, or to submit a resume for other roles which may not be posted. Our Applicant Tracking System will automatically categorize your application so it will be seen for relevant roles. https://marberg.com/career-portal/#/jobs
Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Top Benefits
About the role
Commercial Litigation Lawyer for well established, mid-size, full service law firm client, Whitby.
Marberg Job Number: 2619.
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time.
Compensation: Salary negotiable according to seniority, plus comprehensive benefits.
Additional Benefits: Significant advancement opportunities, strong administrative, marketing and paralegal support, a collegial and professional work environment, and the autonomy to manage your practice while being part of a larger team.
Work Location: Hybrid - combination of remote-based and onsite at client's Whitby office. Onsite work expectations subject always to client business requirements, and may change according to client business need.
Responsibilities Summary:
Handle a broad range of commercial and general civil litigation matters, and grow your practice in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
- Handle files from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, preparing motions, representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients and develop litigation strategies tailored to client objectives. Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessments to clients in a variety of industries.
- Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and settlement documentation.
- Attend court appearances at various levels, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and other tribunals.
- Leverage and expand existing book of business with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, and legal teams.
- Maintain and grow client relationships, contributing to the development of the firm’s litigation practice.
- Collaborate with other lawyers and support staff to provide excellent service and outcomes for clients.
- Additional legal representation, advisory and business development related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
Education: LL.B. or J.D. degree from a recognized law school.
Professional Credentials: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Preferred Work Experience: Approximately 4+ years of experience from a commercial litigation practice in Ontario.
Preferred Sector Experience: Law firm experience required.
Technical and Language Skills Requirements:
- Proficiency with legal case management, legal billings, legal research, and legal documents management applications.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to speak a second language an asset.
Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and handle court appearances with confidence.
- Proven experience handling a variety of complex commercial disputes.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and business development orientation.
- A partial book of business is required, with the opportunity to scale your practice within the firm.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
- Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
- Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.
- Satisfactory Background Checks and Employment References.
Application Notes:
We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.
Please note that Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect these changes in a timely fashion. Please refer to https://marberg.com/career-portal for the most current information including salary range.
Please note that for this position, Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through LinkedIn and marberg.com .
Candidates are only contacted via official phone call, email, or LinkedIn message from Marberg Staffing. Please disregard any initial contact through other mediums such as text message.
Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.
About Marberg Staffing
Marberg Staffing is an Award Winning employment agency offering temporary and permanent Recruiting Services for all levels of office positions. Established in 1980, our four + decades of service ranks with world recruitment leaders. We excel at supplying Management and Support Staff for Permanent, Interim and Temporary positions. We are recognized for our personable and creative solutions, making us the first choice of Human Resource professionals who expect superior results. Marberg Staffing is a Vendor of Record for both the Ontario and Federal governments, as well as many large corporations. We are recognized for our personable and creative solutions, making us the first choice of Human Resource professionals who expect superior results.
Marberg Staffing focuses on providing office staff in the GTA. We believe specialization is the key to success, not being everything to everyone. But when we say “office”, we mean from management level, through skilled professionals to administrators – every position you might find in an office.
Contact Marberg today! Check out our jobs page for currently posted positions, or to submit a resume for other roles which may not be posted. Our Applicant Tracking System will automatically categorize your application so it will be seen for relevant roles. https://marberg.com/career-portal/#/jobs