Litigation Lawyer

POWERGROUP Resources•Hamilton, ON

3d•CA$140,000 - CA$165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Findlay Lawyers is an established Hamilton-based plaintiff litigation firm seeking an entrepreneurial, down-to-earth, detail-oriented, and proactive lawyer to join our growing practice. While our foundation has been in plaintiff personal injury litigation, we continue to expand our practice and are seeking a lawyer with experience across various areas of law including real estate, will & estates, estate litigation and employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys autonomy, strong client relationships, and the ability to help shape and grow a broader practice. We are committed to providing outstanding legal services to our clients and empowering our team with the support and flexibility needed to succeed. This posting reflects a current hiring need for our client. We use AI-assisted tools to help review resumes and identify potential candidate matches, however all hiring decisions are made by our team and the client directly.

Requirements

LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
5+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly in litigation
Strong experience managing litigation files, including motions, mediations, discoveries, and hearings
Experience in personal injury, long-term disability, wills and estates, estate litigation, real estate, and employment law
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong client service orientation, sound judgment, and organizational skills
Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a partially remote environment

Nice To Haves

French or additional language proficiency considered an asset

Responsibilities

Advise employer and employee clients on employment standards, human rights, workplace policies, accommodation obligations, privacy matters, discipline, terminations, and related compliance issues
Draft employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenants, workplace policies, and related employment documentation
Support workplace investigations, accommodation matters, disability management, and return-to-work issues
Represent clients in wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, wage disputes, human rights complaints, and related employment matters
Advise clients on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, guardianship, estate planning, and related wealth transfer matters
Support estate administration, probate applications, executor guidance, passing of accounts, and beneficiary matters
Represent clients in estate disputes, including litigation involving beneficiaries, executors, or contested estates
Provide practical tax-conscious estate planning guidance where appropriate
Support residential or related property transactions, title review, contract review, closing coordination, and property transfers
Assist with property-related legal matters connected to estate administration where applicable
Manage personal injury, long-term disability, and other insurance dispute claims
Assess the validity and scope of client claims
Drafting and reviewing pleadings, correspondence, mediation briefs, affidavits of documents, motion materials and pre-trial memoranda
Assist case managers on Accident Benefit matters, progression and EUOs, when needed
Represent clients in mediations, discoveries, motions, hearings, LAT proceedings, and other court proceedings
Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal recommendations
Manage all aspects of client engagement, meetings, communication, file progression, and relationship management
Work collaboratively with internal support staff and case managers
Prioritize multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
Contribute to the continued growth and diversification of the firm