Objective of this Role
Northern Law LLP has an exciting opportunity for a motivated lawyer with one to three years of experience to fulfill a full-time role in a fast-paced office setting. The best fit for this permanent position is a results-oriented professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on civil litigation.
As an ideal candidate, you have experience in civil matters, strong oral and written advocacy skills, and can think outside the box. If you have a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering excellent client service, we invite you to become an integral member of our growing team.
Responsibilities
· Be involved in all aspects of civil litigation including drafting legal documents, including, but not limited to applications, briefs, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discoveries.
· Strategically counsel clients and potential clients on legal matters.
· Identify legal or contractual issues and develop new approaches to resolve complex issues.
· Argue motions and attend other pre-trial court appearances before a judge. Attend tribunal, court, or other adjudicated hearings.
· Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
· Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
· Keep cases organized by meeting deadlines, documenting actions, and inputting information into a file database.
· Prepare bills and correspondence.
· Docket time daily.
Requirements
· Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with exceptional academic credentials from an accredited law school
· Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
· Positive attitude and high level of professionalism
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
· One to three years of experience is preferred, but we will consider all qualified candidates.
Skills & Qualifications
This role is meant for a confident and driven individual, who conveys a great deal of perseverance.
· Knowledge of practice management software
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent time management and organizational skills
· Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Client-focused
Why join Northern Law?
· Medical benefits and Healthcare Spending Account to support health and wellness needs
· Paid vacation
· One additional week of paid vacation in December
· Two paid non-statutory holidays
· Paid on-site parking
· Work-family balance
· Employee appreciation events
· Constant learning and development opportunities
Pay rate: to be determined (based on level of experience and qualifications)
If you are qualified and looking for an opportunity to join a growing law firm, please forward us your cover letter, resume and law school transcripts as one PDF file. Applications are due by Friday, July 3, 2026. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Northern Law LLP is a firm with expertise across 11 diverse practice areas, with a particular focus on civil litigation, family law, criminal law, and estate matters. We are committed to promoting access to justice, maintaining transparency and accepting challenging cases. To learn more about our team and the services we offer, please visit our website at www.northernlaw.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
