Litigation Lawyer

Are you a litigation lawyer seeking a new professional challenge?

GGFI Law is seeking a full-time Litigation Lawyer to work on a broad range of litigation matters, including commercial, property, employment, and estate litigation. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of practicing in a multi-disciplinary and collegial firm. While primarily based in our offices in Waterloo Region, this is a hybrid role. GGFI prides itself on providing a friendly and collegial environment and a competitive compensation package.

Duties:

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Advocating for clients at all stages of the litigation process
• Working in collaboration with other associates and/or partners
• Conducting initial client consultations
• Drafting pleadings, facta, affidavits, notices of application/motion and other Court documents
• Conducting legal research
• Overseeing work delegated to students
• Conducting examinations for discovery, cross-examinations and other examinations
• Conducting Court hearings including trials, motions and applications
• Conducting tribunal hearings
• Mentorship of summer law students and articling students

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle carriage of a variety of litigation files
• Experience in Estate Litigation and Employment law is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Common sense, practicality, and enthusiasm for assisting clients and for the practice of law
• Excellent business judgment and high level of professionalism

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have 1-10 years of post-call experience
• Experience in estate litigation and employment law is a strong asset

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• post-call: 1 year (preferred)
• employment law: 1 year (preferred)
• estate litigation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON