Associate Civil Litigation Lawyer

at  JSM Law

JSM Law is currently seeking a an in-office Associate Civil Litigation Lawyer to join our team. The position is a full-time permanent position. NOTE: This position is not salary-based, but rather, a profit-sharing arrangement with endless opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LAWYER

• J.D. or LL.B. with exceptional academic credentials;
• License to practice law in Ontario;
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• 3+ years of experience at a law firm
• Interest, expertise and demonstrated previous experience in Civil Law;
• Experience in construction and exposure to Real Estate would be an asset;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
• Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills;
• Excellent business judgment and high level of professionalism;
• Ability to work independently and strong work ethics; and
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  Please email Yanira Monterroza at yanira@jsmlaw.ca and feel free to visit our website at www.jsmlaw.ca
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5T 2E7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working in Civil Litigation?

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-03-0

• Attend Court
• Meet with clients
• Drafting, reviewing, amending and updating civil litigation documents
• Prepare Statements of Claim, Mediation Memorandum, trial records, etc.
• Research, factum writing, correspondence with opposing counsel
• Attend and represent clients for Motions, Examinations for Discovery, pre-trials, trials, etc.
• Other duties as required.