Be part of a collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders! Do you have the desire to be the best and thrive at a firm that prides itself on legal excellence in a warm and engaging environment where clients come first. Are you looking for the best in legal expertise, mentorship, a team culture and a chance to grow? Look no further than Walter Law Group.
If you have some experience in litigation and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Walter Law Group is a boutique employment and personal injury law firm in South Mississauga and we are growing. We are currently looking for an employment lawyer with 1-3 years of litigation experience to join us. The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of employment matters; be given carriage of employment law cases to handle independently, and assist Senior Counsel in complex employment and personal injury cases. This is an exceptional opportunity for those looking for hands-on experience as part of a dynamic and engaging team.
Responsibilities
Achieve best outcomes for clients by thinking critically with good judgment;
Drive positive outcomes by advising clients on the law and legal trends; conducting legal analysis and research; preparing communications; drafting employment contracts, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs; preparing for and managing pre-trial discovery; attending on examinations; and participating in mediations, hearings and trials.
Under the direction of Senior Counsel, advising employment law clients on a broad range of employment matters;
Assisting Senior Counsel as an advocate before all levels of court.
Actively manage and document client case files.
Ensure superior service to clients by engaging with clients in person and virtually; proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; and following client engagement best practices.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with legal trends, establishing personal networks and participating in professional development.
Work to create new opportunities through writing and editing of articles, blogs and participating in firm marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
- What you bring to the table
a lawyer, called in Ontario with 1-3 years of experience in litigation, including employment law;
Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Case Center, and relevant employment legislation;
A Member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing.
AND
Strong communication skills;
Excellent professionalism and a client first attitude;
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe;
Legal Research experience;
Knowledge of the litigation legal environment.
Preferred:
Experience working in a team-based environment;
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills;
Trial advocacy skills and experience.
Experience with MyCase, PCLaw
Social Media and AI Skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5J 1J4
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