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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Manage litigation files from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings and motion materials and conducting examinations for discovery. Appear in court on motions, pre-trials, and trials, while developing litigation strategy with senior lawyers.
Job details
We are seeking Associate Lawyers who want to develop a serious litigation practice — not shuffle paper. Associates at our firm handle their own files, argue motions, conduct discoveries, and appear in court from day one, with direct mentorship from senior litigators. What You'll Be Responsible For Managing your own litigation files from intake to resolution Drafting pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, and facta Conducting and defending examinations for discovery Appearing in court on motions, pre-trials, and trials Developing litigation strategy with senior lawyers What We're Looking For Called to the Ontario Bar (or pending call) Genuine interest in courtroom advocacy and trial work Strong legal writing and analytical skills Ability to work independently and manage deadlines Preferred Qualifications Prior litigation experience (motions, discoveries, or trial) Experience in commercial, construction, or real estate disputes Mandarin, Cantonese, or other language proficiency Location: Markham, ON (Highway 7 & 404, free parking) Type: Full-time Compensation: comparable to boutique litigation firms in the GTA
What you’ll do
Manage litigation files from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings and motion materials and conducting examinations for discovery. Appear in court on motions, pre-trials, and trials, while developing litigation strategy with senior lawyers.
Requirements
Must be called to the Ontario Bar or have a pending call, with a genuine interest in courtroom advocacy and trial work. Strong legal writing, analytical skills, independence, and deadline management are sought; prior litigation experience and experience in commercial, construction, or real estate disputes are preferred.
Listed skills
- independence · Preferred
- Analytical · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Mentorship · Preferred
- materials · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- management · Preferred
- Time · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Litigation
- Courtroom Advocacy
- Trial Work
- File Management
- Legal Drafting
- Pleadings
- Motion Practice
- Affidavits
- Facta
- Examinations for Discovery
- Court Appearances
- Litigation Strategy
- Legal Writing
- Legal Analysis
- Deadline Management
- Mandarin
Job areas
- Legal