Civil Litigation Lawyer

Job summary

Manage civil, commercial, estate, and mortgage enforcement litigation files, including developing case strategies, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on risks and outcomes. Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, negotiate settlements, and maintain timely communication and procedural compliance.

Job details

Civil & Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Minimum 10 Years’ Experience Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation Mississauga, Ontario | Full-time | On-site We’re expanding our Litigation team. Nanda & Associate Lawyers is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our growing practice, with a focus on general civil litigation, commercial disputes, estate litigation, and mortgage enforcement and power of sale matters. Established in 2003, our firm serves individuals, families and businesses across a broad range of practice areas. We are looking for a lawyer who brings strong advocacy skills, practical judgment and the ability to independently manage files. The Role Your responsibilities will include: - Managing general civil and commercial litigation, including contractual and business disputes. - Handling estate litigation and contested estate matters. - Advising on and managing mortgage enforcement and power of sale matters, including related litigation. - Assessing claims, developing case strategies and providing practical advice on risks, costs and potential outcomes. - Drafting pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, factums, settlement agreements and other legal documents. - Representing clients at motions, examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trials. - Negotiating settlements and pursuing effective resolutions. - Maintaining timely client communication, organized files and compliance with procedural deadlines. - Collaborating with colleagues in our corporate, real estate and wills and estates practices. Qualifications - A minimum of 10 years of civil litigation experience, with experience relevant to the practice areas outlined above. - Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. - Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation files and represent clients in court. - Strong knowledge of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure. - Excellent drafting, legal research, negotiation and advocacy skills. - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. - A practical, responsive approach to client service. Why Join Us? Join an established, expanding firm with a varied litigation practice and opportunities to collaborate across multiple areas of law. This role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our Litigation team. How to Apply Please apply through LinkedIn with your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in civil and commercial litigation, estate disputes, and mortgage enforcement or power of sale matters. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about our firm at "www.nanda.ca" (https://www.nanda.ca).

What you’ll do

Manage civil, commercial, estate, and mortgage enforcement litigation files, including developing case strategies, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on risks and outcomes. Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, negotiate settlements, and maintain timely communication and procedural compliance.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of relevant civil litigation experience and a Law Society of Ontario licence in good standing. Candidates must be able to independently manage files and represent clients, with strong knowledge of Ontario civil procedure and excellent drafting, research, negotiation, advocacy, organizational, and client-service skills.

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Estate Litigation
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Power Of Sale
• File Management
• Case Strategy
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Negotiation
• Advocacy
• Court Representation
• Client Communication
• Ontario Rules Of Civil Procedure
• Risk Assessment
• Deadline Management

Job areas

• Legal