Personal Injury Lawyer

Salary is based on experience

Our Ottawa client is seeking Personal Injury Lawyer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge in the areas of Tort and Accident Benefits and the ability to deal with complex matters
• The ability to deal with clients and opposing counsel in a professional manner
• Prepare and draft motion records, Statement of Claim, pre-trial/mediation memos, pleadings, and affidavits of documents, Bills of Cost, Trial records, Claims, and other required documents
• Prepare for examinations for discovery, case conferences, mediations, motions, appeals, pre-trial conferences, trials, and mediations/arbitrations and other hearings
• Strong practice management for the litigation matter life cycle including settlements
• Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario; 2019 Call or earlier preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
• Previous experience in plaintiff side personal injury litigation an asset
• Very strong technical skills using: Microsoft Office, Document Management software, legal accounting software, docketing
• Ability to work closely, and in collaboration with lawyers, clerks, and staff
• Able to work and reason independently on client files
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly and diplomatically with clients, counsel and other legal professionals outside of the firm
• Strong time management skills (able to prioritize with minimal supervision)
• Superior attention to detail

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible work arrangements and paid time off

Please note only candidates who match the requirements will be contacted for this role. We are consistently reviewing applications to identify a potential match with any of the other various opportunities we are working on.