Lawyer
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Civil & Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Minimum 10 Years’ Experience
Mississauga, Ontario | Full-time | On-site
We’re expanding our Litigation team.
We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our growing practice, with a focus on general civil litigation, commercial disputes, estate litigation, and mortgage enforcement and power of sale matters.
Established in 2003, our firm serves individuals, families and businesses across a broad range of practice areas. We are looking for a lawyer who brings strong advocacy skills, practical judgment and the ability to independently manage files.
The Role Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing general civil and commercial litigation, including contractual and business disputes.
- Handling estate litigation and contested estate matters.
- Advising on and managing mortgage enforcement and power of sale matters, including related litigation.
- Assessing claims, developing case strategies and providing practical advice on risks, costs and potential outcomes.
- Drafting pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, factums, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
- Representing clients at motions, examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trials.
- Negotiating settlements and pursuing effective resolutions.
- Maintaining timely client communication, organized files and compliance with procedural deadlines.
- Collaborating with colleagues in our corporate, real estate and wills and estates practices.
Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of civil litigation experience, with experience relevant to the practice areas outlined above.
Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation files and represent clients in court.
Strong knowledge of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure.
Excellent drafting, legal research, negotiation and advocacy skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A practical, responsive approach to client service.
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Responsibilities
Manage civil, commercial, estate, and mortgage enforcement litigation files, including assessing claims, developing strategies, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on risks and outcomes. Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, negotiate settlements, maintain client communication and procedural compliance, and collaborate with colleagues across practice areas.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of civil litigation experience, a Law Society of Ontario licence in good standing, and the ability to independently manage files and represent clients in court. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Ontario civil procedure, excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills, and strong organization and client-service abilities.
Skills
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Estate Litigation
- Mortgage Enforcement
- Power Of Sale
- File Management
- Case Strategy
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Research
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- Client Communication
- Ontario Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Risk Assessment
- Settlement Negotiation
- Court Representation
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Contractual Disputes
- Business Disputes
- Estate Litigation
- Contested Estates
- Mortgage Enforcement
- Power Of Sale
- Litigation File Management
- Claims Assessment
- Case Strategy
- Risk Assessment
- Pleadings
- Motion Materials
- Affidavits
- Factums
- Settlement Agreements
- Legal Research
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Motions
- Examinations For Discovery
- Mediations
- Pre-Trial Conferences
- Trials
- Settlement Negotiation
- Client Communication
- Procedural Deadlines
- Law Society Of Ontario