Jr Litigation Associate

**Job Title**:Junior Litigation Associate**

**Location**: Downtown Hamilton

**Job Type**: Full-Time, In-Office

**Start Date**: Immediate

**Position Overview**:
**Why This Opportunity Stands Out**:

- **Diverse Legal Matters**: Work on a wide range of litigation cases across personal injury, corporate, estate, commercial, insurance defense, and more.
- **Entrepreneurial Environment**: This role is ideal for a self-starter with an interest in contributing to the firm’s growth and handling their own cases down the line.
- **Mentorship & Growth**: Close collaboration with partners and associates, offering excellent opportunities to learn and advance in the litigation field.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Standard in-office working hours with flexibility for personal time.
- **Immediate Start**: We are looking for someone who can join the team and make an immediate impact.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Litigation Support**:

- Assist with preparation and management of court documents in personal injury, corporate, and estate litigation.
- Support in drafting pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases.
- **Client & Case Management**:

- Communicate directly with clients, keeping them informed of case progress and managing expectations.
- Coordinate with experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
- Contribute to case strategy development, settlement negotiations, and trial preparations.
- **Small Claims & Landlord-Tenant Matters**:

- Manage small claims cases and landlord-tenant disputes, taking ownership of legal processes from initiation to resolution.
- **Insurance Defense**:

- Assist with insurance defense cases, including drafting responses, discovery requests, and motions.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- **Experience**: 1-3 years of experience in litigation, particularly in personal injury, corporate law, estate, and commercial matters.
- **Entrepreneurial Mindset**: Strong business acumen, with the ability to think creatively and take ownership of cases and tasks. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- **Detail-Oriented & Organized**: Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- **Client-Focused**: Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong client relationships.
- **Adaptability & Growth-Oriented**: Willingness to learn, grow, and potentially take on your own caseload in the future.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software (PCLaw, eCore experience a plus).

**What We Offer**:

- **Competitive Salary**: Base salary between $100,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience.
- **Collaborative & Supportive Environment**: A close-knit team that values professional growth and mentorship.
- **Professional Development**: Opportunities for learning, career advancement, and potential for independent case management.
- **Benefits Package**: Health spending account, dental care, extended health care, wellness program.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Standard office hours with flexibility for personal time.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Full-time, in-office

**Pay**: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

**Additional Pay**:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Wellness program

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime as required

**Experience**:

- Litigation: 1-3 years (required)
- Writing skills: 1-3 years (required)
- Organizational skills: 1-3 years (required)
- Time management: 1-3 years (required)

**Work Location**: In-office, Downtown Hamilton, ON

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Writing skills: 1 year (required)
- Organizational skills: 1 year (required)
- Time management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5