Junior Litigation Associate (Lawyer)

Job summary

Draft pleadings, motion materials, briefs, and settlement agreements, and contribute to case analysis and strategy. Represent clients in court and at conferences, mediations, and examinations, while advising clients and communicating with opposing counsel throughout each file.

Job details

Who We Are ZS Law Professional Corporation is a full-service law firm with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, representing individuals and businesses. Our litigation practice covers civil and commercial disputes, family law, employment law and landlord and tenant law. We act in the Superior Court of Justice, before tribunals and in commercial arbitrations across Ontario. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a junior litigation associate to join our Toronto team. Working closely with the partners, the successful candidate will help prepare the documents each file requires, take part in case analysis and strategy discussions, and appear in court regularly. Responsibilities Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation and conference briefs, and settlement agreements Argue motions and attend case conferences, mediations and pre-trial conferences Conduct examinations for discovery and cross-examinations Advise clients and deal with opposing counsel at each stage of a file Requirements Licensed as a lawyer by the Law Society of Ontario, in good standing At least one year of post-call litigation experience, including drafting your own pleadings, motion materials, mediation and conference briefs, and settlement agreements Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure Outstanding communication skills, both with clients and as an advocate in court Clear and concise drafting Able to attend court, examinations and client meetings in person across the GTA Compensation Salary of $70,000 to $110,000 a year, depending on experience Hybrid work model How to Apply Please send your résumé and cover letter to Lacy@zslaw.ca.. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Draft pleadings, motion materials, briefs, and settlement agreements, and contribute to case analysis and strategy. Represent clients in court and at conferences, mediations, and examinations, while advising clients and communicating with opposing counsel throughout each file.

Requirements

Must be licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with at least one year of post-call litigation experience. Requires strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, clear and concise drafting, excellent client and courtroom communication, and the ability to attend in-person proceedings and meetings across the GTA.

Listed skills

• materials · Preferred
• Settlement · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Litigation
• Pleading Drafting
• Motion Materials Drafting
• Mediation Briefs
• Conference Briefs
• Settlement Agreement Drafting
• Motion Advocacy
• Case Conferences
• Mediations
• Pre-Trial Conferences
• Examinations for Discovery
• Cross-Examinations
• Client Advising
• Opposing Counsel Negotiation
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Advocacy

Job areas

• Legal