At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling complex commercial and estate litigation cases.
- Company: WeirFoulds LLP, a leading law firm with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a thriving practice while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of litigation experience and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
WeirFoulds LLP is seeking a senior level associate lawyer to join our thriving Litigation Practice Group. The successful candidate will practice both Commercial Litigation as well as Estates and Trusts Litigation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of practice experience working on complex Commercial Litigation matters; experience or interest in Estates and Trusts litigation matters is an added asset
- Strong technical, legal, research, drafting and organization skills
- Demonstrated strengths in entrepreneurialism including client service, client relationships and client development
- Ability to work with lawyers at all levels and be a team player
- Ability to balance competing demands as well as be self-motivated, innovative and flexible
- Ability to manage document intensive files
- Confidence to manage files and clients independently
- Strong work ethic, not afraid of hard work and commitment to excellence
- Excellent academic credentials
The successful candidate will work with a few of our commercial litigators on a variety of challenging, sophisticated and complex business and estate litigation cases, representing a broad range of clients.
At WeirFoulds, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. As such, it is essential for applicants to be self-starters, hard workers, dedicated to entrepreneurialism including client service, client development and the building and strengthening of client relationships. If you would like to be part of this dynamic team, and enjoy working in a collegial environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
This is a replacement role. WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at hr@weirfoulds.com.
We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and cultures. At WeirFoulds, we recognize that we need to advance and to demonstrate equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do, internally and externally. We have been working diligently on several key areas, and we recognize that we must do better. Our goal is to put words into concrete action through a number of specific steps. These are described in our official statement on our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, which we are pleased to share.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Senior Litigation Associate in Toronto employer: WeirFoulds LLP
WeirFoulds is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Litigation Associate to thrive. With a commitment to professional growth, employees benefit from diverse case exposure and opportunities to develop client relationships in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, WeirFoulds not only prioritizes employee well-being but also actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
