Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Job Description

Job Overview

Commercial Litigation Lawyer for well established, mid-size, full service law firm client, Whitby.

Marberg Job Number : 2619.

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time.

Compensation : Salary negotiable according to seniority, plus comprehensive benefits.

Additional Benefits : Significant advancement opportunities, strong administrative, marketing and paralegal support, a collegial and professional work environment, and the autonomy to manage your practice while being part of a larger team.

Work Location : Hybrid – combination of remote-based and onsite at client's Whitby office. Onsite work expectations subject always to client business requirements, and may change according to client business need.

Responsibilities Summary

Handle a range of commercial and general civil litigation matters, and grow your practice in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

• Handle files from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, preparing motions, representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.


• Provide strategic legal advice to clients and develop litigation strategies tailored to client objectives. Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessments to clients in a variety of industries.


• Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and settlement documentation.


• Attend court appearances at various levels, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and other tribunals.


• Leverage and expand existing book of business with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, and legal teams.


• Maintain and grow client relationships, contributing to the development of the firm’s litigation practice.


• Collaborate with other lawyers and support staff to provide excellent service and outcomes for clients.


• Additional legal representation, advisory and business development related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education : LL.B. or J.D. degree from a recognized law school.

Professional Credentials : Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Preferred Work Experience : Approximately 4+ years of experience from a commercial litigation practice in Ontario.

Preferred Sector Experience : Law firm experience required.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements

• Proficiency with legal case management, legal billings, legal research, and legal documents management applications.


• Proficiency with MS Office applications.


• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to speak a second language an asset.

Task-Base Qualifications and Additional Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and handle court appearances with confidence.


• Proven experience handling a variety of complex commercial disputes.


• Entrepreneurial mindset and business development orientation.

A partial book of business is required, with the opportunity to scale your practice within the firm.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.


• Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.


• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.

Satisfactory Background Checks and Employment References.

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