ASSOCIATE LAWYER General Litigation

Cunningham Swan LLP is looking for a passionate and skilled litigator to join our office in Kingston, Ontario, with 4 to 6 years of experience.

Cunningham Swan LLP: where legal expertise meets the beauty of Southeastern Ontario. With over 40 talented Lawyers, we’re located in the bustling heart of downtown Kingston and boast a reputation for excellence that’s second to none. Our high volume of challenging and rewarding work will keep you on your toes, while our supportive tight-knit community offers an ideal environment for both personal and professional growth. Plus, with stunning Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands right on our doorstep, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to achieve a great work-life balance. Join us and discover why Cunningham Swan LLP is the perfect place to grow both professionally and personally.

We are currently searching for an Associate Lawyer to join our fast-paced Litigation Group. This opportunity offers interesting and varied work on behalf of clients on a full range of civil, insurance and commercial litigation matters. Working closely with our team of lawyers and staff, you will be engaged in drafting and reviewing pleadings, briefs and other court documents, meeting with clients, and working on arbitrations, mediations, discoveries, and trials. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your skills in trial advocacy by working closely with our experienced team. 

The ideal candidate will have between 4 to 6 years’ experience in civil litigation along with strong legal writing, analytical and research skills. Strong interpersonal, communication and practice management skills, and a desire for continuous learning and growth are also required. Candidates with 1 to 3 years’ experience will be considered under appropriate circumstances.

Still not convinced? Check out what our current staff and lawyers have to say about life at Cunningham Swan: https://cswan.com/join-us/.

Cunningham Swan is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The salary range for this role is $105,000 to $140,000. Starting salary will be based on the chosen candidate’s year of call, individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications.

This position is vacant and open to all candidates.

Inquiries should be directed, in confidence, to sjohnston@cswan.com.

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