Lawyer (4+ years' experience), Welland ON or Remote

Job summary

Provide legal advice and represent clients in courts and tribunals, while preparing legal documents and conducting legal research. Manage client consultations, case files, and negotiations in employment, litigation, small claims, and/or landlord and tenant matters.

Job details

Company Description Sage Legal Solutions is expanding in the Niagara Region and focuses on excellence in client service. The firm works in the following areas: Civil Litigation, Human Rights, Employment, Small Claims, Landlord and Tenant Board. Role Description This is a contract position for a Lawyer (4+ years' experience) located in Welland, Ontario or remote in Ontario. The contract is eligible for renewal. The Lawyer would take on files pertaining to Employment, Litigation, Small Claims, and/or Landlord and Tenant Board. The Associate Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice, representing clients in courts and tribunals, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research. Day-to-day tasks will include client consultations, case management, negotiations. Qualifications (Required) Experience in at least 1 or 2 of the following fields: Civil Litigation, Employment, Small Claims, Landlord and Tenant Board A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent A licensed lawyer in good standing with the bar in Ontario Additional Qualifications Strong skills in: legal research, written, and verbal communication Proven ability in case management and client consultations Experience in negotiations and courtroom representation Ability to work independently and in a hybrid or virtual working environment Additional Information Pay range is between $90-150 per hour This is a new position due to the firm's growth This posting will be open until December 10.

What you’ll do

Provide legal advice and represent clients in courts and tribunals, while preparing legal documents and conducting legal research. Manage client consultations, case files, and negotiations in employment, litigation, small claims, and/or landlord and tenant matters.

Requirements

Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent, be licensed and in good standing with the Ontario bar, and have at least four years of experience. Experience in one or two of civil litigation, employment, small claims, or Landlord and Tenant Board matters is required, along with strong communication, case management, consultation, negotiation, and courtroom skills.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• document preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Research
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Case Management
• Client Consultations
• Negotiation
• Courtroom Representation
• Legal Advice
• Document Preparation
• Civil Litigation
• Employment Law
• Small Claims
• Landlord and Tenant Board
• Human Rights

Job areas

• Legal