Job description:
Glowinsky Law, based in North York, ON, is seeking a Junior Associate Lawyer with 2-5 years of experience in personal injury litigation and/or insurance defence litigation (tort claims, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, accident benefits, falls, long-term disability benefits denials, etc.) to join our growing firm.
Attributes of Candidate:
- A strong client-service approach
- A strong attention to detail and excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful, organized, and work with minimal instruction or supervision
- The ability to meet deadlines while reassessing priorities as needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties
- Being proactive and taking initiative in anticipation of the next steps on an assigned task
Responsibilities:
- Assisting and reporting to the senior lawyer
- Drafting various documents, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and LAT materials
- Attending client meetings, mediations, Examinations for Discovery, and other litigation proceedings
- Negotiating settlements of clients’ claims
- Communicating with clients, treatment providers, and opposing counsel
- Carrying files from client intake and pre-litigation through to resolution, by Trial or otherwise
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- A minimum of 2-5 years of litigation experience
- Excellent writing skills
- Experience drafting pleadings and other Court documents
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
We offer a competitive salary and group benefits package and a tremendous learning environment for any candidate seeking growth in this area of law. Please send all resumes to the attention of our Office Manager, Elena Khrystych ([email protected]). All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
