Litigation Lawyer

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Employment Law Advisory & Workplace Support 
• 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  
• Estates, Probate & Wealth Planning 
• 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  
• Real Estate & Related Transactions 
• 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  
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution 
• 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  
• Client & Practice Management 
• 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 

Required Qualifications:

• 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  
• French or additional language proficiency considered an asset  

• Competitive salary of CAD $140,000–$165,000 with bonus opportunities
• Group benefits package
• Hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements
• Onsite parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture