Junior Associate

About the Company

Our client is a boutique litigation practice, based in the heart of Downtown, Toronto. They specialize in various areas of civil litigation, particularly in real estate, estates, and corporate / commercial litigation practices.

They are an equal opportunity employer, making this role ideal for an ambitious and self-motivated individual interested in long-term professional growth.

About the Role

• Managing own set of files (from start to finish);
• Working closely with the Principal Lawyer (Co-counsel) on larger files and court proceedings;
• Preparing all draft materials and / or all materials required for discoveries and / or hearings;
• Conducting or assisting on Discoveries, Motions, Applications, and Trials;
• Communicating with all parties involved in the caseload;
• Scheduling all matter dates required, with assistance from the legal assistant;
• Organizing matters in accordance with Company policies;
• Assisting Office Manager and legal assistant with client-related duties.

The Offer

• Competitive compensation;
• Excellent environment to grow as a professional;
• Rewarding benefits.

What You Bring

• 2-3+ years of experience working at a law firm focusing on civil litigation;
• Examples of prior work (e.g., published cases, research papers / articles on legal topics would be an asset);
• This is a full-time contract position performed on-site at the office location, with occasional remote work availability;
• Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• In-depth knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Court of Justice Act ;
• Ability to navigate through the courts (Zoom and in-person);
• Experience attending court for motions, case conferences, and trials;
• Experience drafting claims, defenses, applications, motions, affidavits, and factums;
• Experience working with experts when preparing for cases;
• Experience preparing clients for upcoming hearings;
• Compliance with and keeping up-to-date with practice directions;
• Experience using ACL, LexisNexis, WestLaw, CanLii, Cosmolex, and a superior understanding of Caselines;
• Ability to use Teraview, ESC, and other databases, with experience running various searches;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Advanced PDF;
• Advanced negotiation and client interviewing skills.

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.

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