Sampogna Law Firm P.C. is a results driven law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate their legal rights and obligations. We are looking to expand our team with a motivated litigation lawyer, with at least 7 years of experience.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a member of good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and must retain status (have no disciplinary history)
• License to practice must be active and in Ontario jurisdiction
• Able to appear in Superior Court of Justice
• Must reside in Ontario

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preparation of documents, including pleadings, motion records, trial records, settlement agreements, etc.
• Preparation and attendance at Examinations for Discoveries, case Conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings as required
• Attendance at Superior Court for motions
• Legal research
• Assistance in trial preparation and during trial
• File management
• Meet limitation dates and deadlines
• Meet billing targets (fees, billable and billed hours)
• Participate directly in consultation and negotiations sessions with clients, third parties, counsel, etc.

• Comfortable working with technology (Case Center, Office 365 programs, Outlook, OneDrive, Zoom, TeamViewer, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail / ability to prioritize tasks
• Adept at critical thinking / analysis / problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and organized
• Strong time-management skills
• Comfortable with quality advocacy
• Comply with Rules of Civil Procedure requirements
• Familiar with Case Center and CanLii
• Solid understanding of the legal process and its rules
• Able to take responsibility for and manage files
• Adept at handling a high volume of work
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Excellent client service / positive relationships with clients and colleagues;