At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse commercial litigation cases and provide strategic legal advice.
- Company: Join a well-established, midsize law firm in Whitby with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, comprehensive benefits, and significant advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with strong support from marketing and administrative teams.
- Why this job: Grow your practice in a dynamic environment while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: LL.B. or J.D. degree and 4+ years of commercial litigation experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join to apply for the Commercial Litigation Lawyer role at Marberg Staffing for a well-established, midsize, full-service law firm client in Whitby.
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Compensation: Salary negotiable according to seniority, plus comprehensive benefits.
Additional Benefits:
- Significant advancement opportunities
- Strong administrative, marketing and paralegal support
- A collegial and professional work environment
- Autonomy to manage your practice while being part of a larger team
Work Location: Hybrid – combination of remote-based and onsite at the client’s Whitby office. Onsite work expectations are subject to client business requirements and may change according to client business need.
Responsibilities Summary:
- Handle a broad range of commercial and general civil litigation matters, and grow your practice in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
- Handle files from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, preparing motions, representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients and develop litigation strategies tailored to client objectives.
- Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and settlement documentation.
- Attend court appearances at various levels, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and other tribunals.
- Leverage and expand existing book of business with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, and legal teams.
- Maintain and grow client relationships, contributing to the development of the firm’s litigation practice.
- Collaborate with other lawyers and support staff to provide excellent service and outcomes for clients.
- Additional legal representation, advisory and business development related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- Education: LL.B. or J.D. degree from a recognized law school.
- Professional Credentials: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Preferred Work Experience: Approximately 4+ years of experience from a commercial litigation practice in Ontario.
- Preferred Sector Experience: Law firm experience required.
- Technical and Language Skills Requirements:
- Proficiency with legal case management, legal billings, legal research, and legal documents management applications.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to speak a second language an asset.
- Task-Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and handle court appearances with confidence.
- Proven experience handling a variety of complex commercial disputes.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and business development orientation.
- A partial book of business is required, with the opportunity to scale your practice within the firm.
- Additional Requirements:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
- Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
- Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.
- Satisfactory Background Checks and Employment References.
Application Notes: We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified applications may be contacted the same day as the date of application. Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect recent changes. Please refer to https://marberg.com/career-portal for the most current information including salary range. For this position, Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through LinkedIn and marberg.com. Candidates are only contacted via official phone call, email, or LinkedIn message from Marberg Staffing. Please disregard any initial contact through other mediums such as text message. Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, reflecting the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Legal and Consulting
Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
Commercial Litigation Lawyer in Whitby employer: Marberg Staffing
Join a dynamic mid-size law firm in North York that prioritizes professional growth and a collaborative work culture. As a Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer, you will benefit from a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, while also having the opportunity to develop your practice in high-value litigation. With a focus on employee well-being and continuous development, this firm offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.
