Litigation Lawyer in Ottawa

Mann Lawyers LLP is a growing firm of over 30 lawyers that practice in litigation, business law, wills and estates, real estate, family, employment, and environmental law. We provide our clients with top-notch legal services and strive for success, not only in legal terms but also in life. We work hard to ensure that our culture is inclusive of all. We promote authenticity and celebrate diversity. Our 30+ years of delivering compassionate, intelligent, and thoughtful advice with integrity demonstrates our unparalleled ability to forge long-term client relationships.

We seek out positive resolutions to legal challenges in ways that always consider the intellectual, emotional, financial, and practical well-being of our clients and team members.

We are seeking a lawyer with seven (7) plus years of litigation experience to join our growing Ottawa team, who is comfortable assisting clients in both commercial and estate litigation domains. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and extensive experience and comfort with organizing their time and the file.

Requirements Knowledge & Skills

• You are comfortable “on your feet” in the courtroom.
• Experience with examinations for discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial, appeals, and settlement procedures and processes.
• You deliver high-quality work.
• You have strong drafting and analytical skills and can assess complex issues while providing a unique perspective.
• You can manage processes from the beginning to the end.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You are creative and provide effective legal advice on matters with significant complexity and risk exposure.
• You provide legal opinions, arguments, and information in a clear and concise manner.
• You have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• You have effective client and practice management skills.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• You value client service and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• You are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Seven (7) plus years of litigation experience.

Assets

• A background and/or experience in construction litigation would be an asset.
• An existing book of business would be an asset.

Compensation for this position starts at $135,000.00 per year, with final salary determined based on experience and qualifications. A competitive benefits package is also offered.

Mann Lawyers is committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Mann Lawyers. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact us at 613-722-1500 or recruiting@mannlawyers.com.

Mann Lawyers is committed to creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive environment for all individuals in the workplace. It is our policy to make decisions on hiring, promotions, rewards, and other human resources issues based on merit (including a person’s qualifications, ability, and performance). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.