Hamilton On Employment lawyer Jobs – 13 Openings This Week

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- Bachelor's
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- $104,717–$154,700 a year
- English
- Research
- Travel
- Disability insurance
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Conflicts Specialist
Gowling WLG —Hamilton, ON
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Law Clerk/Paralegal - Personal Injury
Ross & McBride LLP —Hamilton, ON
- From $51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Director, Legal Talent (Disputes)
Gowling WLG —Hamilton, ON
- $165,000–$205,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Public speaking
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Real Estate Clerk
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One Rehab —Hamilton, ON
- $55,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
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- English
- Case management
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Work from home
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Director, Legal Talent - Corporate
Gowling WLG —Hamilton, ON
- $165,000–$205,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Information Security Compliance Analyst
Gowling WLG —Hamilton, ON
- $100,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's
- Contracts
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Family Law Clerk
Haber Lawyers —Burlington, ON
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- $60,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Labour & Employment Lawyer

Mouck Workplace Law -
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Practice management
Customer relationship building
Law
Trial preparation
Case file maintenance
Employment law
Filing
Research
Client relationship development
Court form drafting
Business development
Bachelor's
Client services
Organizational skills
Contracts
Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution
Settlement negotiation
Drafting pleadings
Legal role experience
Legal affidavit drafting
Client consultation
Delegation
Communication skills
Client interaction
Legal practice experience

Full job description

Mouck Workplace Law is a Hamilton-based law firm focused on employment law, labour relations, workplace investigations, and litigation. We are committed to providing practical, strategic legal advice that helps our clients resolve issues efficiently and effectively. We are trusted advisors to our clients and are fractional general counsel to many small and medium-size businesses and nonprofits. We are experts in employment law, and bring the values of honesty, integrity and respect to our dealings with clients, the courts, our adversaries and the public. Our network includes lawyers and law firms in other practice areas who know this, and refer their employment law business to us.

We are looking to hire an experienced Lawyer who shares these values. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys managing their own files, values autonomy, and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.

We use AI-assisted tools to help identify and match applicants to our open roles. This may include reviewing resumes and suggesting potential matches. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Key Responsibilities

Advise employers and employees on workplace issues including employment standards, human rights, accommodation, discipline, terminations, and wrongful dismissal
Draft employment agreements, workplace policies, severance packages, settlement agreements, and other employment-related documentation
Negotiate practical resolutions while advocating strongly for clients when litigation is required
Advise and support employers through the collective bargaining process, union certification drives and other labour relations matters
Conduct impartial workplace investigations that are practical and defensible while remaining efficient and proportionate to client needs

Litigation & Advocacy

Manage litigation files from initial consultation through resolution or trial
Prepare pleadings, motion and application materials, affidavits, mediation briefs, and various other court documents
Conduct discoveries, mediations, motions, hearings, and trials
Conduct legal research and develop practical legal strategies
Represent clients at the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, arbitrations, and the courts

Client & Practice Management

Manage client relationships and provide timely, practical legal advice
Maintain accurate docketing, file management, and billing practices
Work collaboratively with legal assistants, other lawyers and support staff
Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the firm

Requirements

LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Approximately 3–7 years of experience practicing law in Ontario
Strong litigation experience with the ability to independently manage files from initial consultation or commencement through resolution or trial, including meaningful responsibility for pleadings, motions, applications, affidavits, discoveries, mediations, hearings, trials, settlement negotiations, legal research, and court appearances
Strong labour and employment law experience, including advising on wrongful dismissal, employment standards, human rights, workplace accommodation, discipline, termination, severance, employment agreements, workplace policies, workplace investigations, and employment disputes; candidates with strong civil litigation experience and a clear ability to transfer effectively into employment law are also encouraged to apply
Experience with labour relations matters, including collective bargaining, union certification drives, grievance arbitration, advising unionized employers, and labour board proceedings
Experience conducting workplace investigations independently, including interviewing witnesses, assessing evidence, making findings, and drafting investigation reports for harassment, discrimination, workplace misconduct, or human rights matters; experience independently conducting investigations and preparing defensible investigation findings is considered an asset
Experience representing clients before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Ontario courts, arbitrations, or other employment or labour tribunals in contested matters
Experience drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, termination letters, severance agreements, settlement agreements, pleadings, motions, affidavits, mediation briefs, legal opinions, litigation correspondence, and demand letters
Experience using legal practice management software for docketing, billing, file management, time tracking, and managing deadlines; experience with Clio is considered an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and sound professional judgment

What We're Looking For

Takes ownership of their files and works independently, including managing deadlines, developing legal strategy, handling negotiations, conducting discoveries, appearing at hearings, and bringing matters to resolution
Understands and enjoys developing long-term client relationships and providing day-to-day practical legal advice to employers or employees; experience managing repeat clients or acting as outside counsel is an asset
Seeks practical, cost-effective solutions before pursuing litigation, with the ability to evaluate litigation risk, consider cost-benefit tradeoffs, and develop commercially reasonable strategies that reflect client objectives
Communicates professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and colleagues
Appreciates a collaborative environment built on trust rather than micromanagement, and manages workload while delegating appropriately to legal assistants or support staff
Experience managing a billable legal practice is a plus
Experience with client development, referral relationships, business development, or growing a client base is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a base salary and bonus based on collected billings
Employer sponsored RRSP savings plan and comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
Law Society fees and professional liability insurance paid by the firm
Flexible hybrid and remote work arrangements
Downtown Hamilton office
A 1,200 annual billable hour target, supporting a sustainable work-life balance
A collegial environment where lawyers are trusted to manage their practice and focus on providing exceptional service to clients
Experienced support staff

Work Location: In person

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