Lawyer

Job summary

Research legal issues, develop litigation strategies, and draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. Represent clients in court and hearings, manage case files and client communications, and collaborate with colleagues on commercial, civil, and construction law matters.

Job details

Seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join a legal practice in Vaughan, ON, with a focus on commercial litigation, civil litigation, and construction law. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy skills, experience managing litigation files, and the ability to provide effective legal representation and client service. Responsibilities Conduct legal research and develop strategies for litigation matters. Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings. Manage client communications and maintain organized case files. Handle matters involving commercial litigation, civil disputes, and construction law. Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective legal strategies and achieve favourable outcomes. Manage multiple cases, clients, and competing deadlines. Maintain high standards of professionalism and client service. Qualifications Licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). Significant experience in legal practice and litigation. Experience in commercial litigation, civil litigation, and/or construction law. Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple files and clients efficiently. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Professional, client-focused, and collaborative approach.

What you’ll do

Research legal issues, develop litigation strategies, and draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. Represent clients in court and hearings, manage case files and client communications, and collaborate with colleagues on commercial, civil, and construction law matters.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and have significant legal practice and litigation experience. They should bring experience in commercial litigation, civil litigation, and/or construction law, along with strong research, drafting, advocacy, communication, organizational, and client-service skills.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law
• Legal Research
• Litigation Strategy
• Legal Drafting
• Advocacy
• Court Representation
• Client Communication
• Case Management
• File Management
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Legal

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