Litigation Associate

4 days ago

North York ON MK G, Canada Scocco Law Professional Corporation Full time

Job Brief

We are looking for a dedicated Litigation Associate with 2 – 3 years of litigation experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation, commercial litigation and/or employment law.

The primary responsibility of this role is to carry litigation files from the pleadings phase, discovery, mediation, motions and trial. You will be responsible for ensuring that litigation files progress in a timely and efficient manner, and ensure that clients are regularly updated on the file's progress, and are provided timely strategic legal advice. As such, the ideal candidate will also have a strong understanding of the civil litigation procedure, excellent attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills. In addition, the candidate should have excellent legal research skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client files as directed by the firm

  • Conduct legal research and initial case assessments

  • Preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, factas, affidavits, motion records contracts, and correspondence, etc.

  • Appear at court proceedings of all levels, as needed

  • Prepare for and conduct examinations for discovery

  • Assist the senior lawyers as needed

  • Writing a monthly legal blog

Preferred Skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple case files, priorities, and deadlines

  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a client experience focus.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with supervising lawyers and support staff

  • Ability to delegate tasks to students-at–law and support staff, as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • J.D. or LLB Degree from an accredited law school

  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

  • A minimum of 2 - 3 years of legal experience in private practice

Benefits:

  • Performance-based bonuses

  • Health insurance

  • LSO Licensing fees and LawPRO insurance premiums covered

  • CPD Hours covered

Application Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Statement of Interest

  • Legal Writing Sample of a factum, legal memorandum, legal article, or essay (10 page maximum)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M3K 1G1

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