Bilingual Civil Litigation Lawyer - Ottawa

Connect VIP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Firm-matched pension contributions

Remote flexibility for focused tasks

Job summary

A bilingual civil litigation firm based in Ottawa is seeking an experienced lawyer to handle a variety of civil matters including defamation and personal injury. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience and be called to the Ontario Bar. Responsibilities include managing cases from intake to disposition, conducting motions and trials, and collaborating with the legal team. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided including medical and retirement contributions, with flexibility for remote work on focused tasks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of practical civil litigation experience required.
• Must be able to work independently on varied files.
• Strong proficiency in French is needed for communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct motions, discoveries, examinations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Manage entire case files from start to finish.
• Collaborate with partners and the legal team to develop case strategy.
• Work independently on a diverse set of civil litigations.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Civil litigation

Independently managed cases

Education

Called to the Ontario Bar

Job description

Bilingual Civil Litigation Lawyer - Ottawa

Our client, a dynamic bilingual civil litigation boutique firm in Ottawa, seeks an experienced litigation lawyer to join their team. The practice covers defamation, linguistic rights, medical malpractice, personal injury, and a wide range of other civil matters. Candidates will handle motions, discoveries, examinations, settlement conferences, trials, and other courtroom work while managing files from intake to disposition.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct motions, discoveries, examinations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Manage entire case files from start to finish.
• Collaborate with partners and the legal team to develop case strategy.
• Work independently on a diverse set of civil litigations.

Key Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of practical civil litigation experience.
• Called to the Ontario Bar for at least 3 years.
• Strong ability to work independently on varied files.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Firm‑matched pension contributions.
• Primarily in‑office role with remote flexibility for focused tasks.

Hiring Process

• Telephone screening (French proficiency required).
• Partner interview.
• Team meet‑and‑greet to assess cultural fit.

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter confidentially via Connect VIP or directly in response to this posting. Our client is eager to meet strong matches.

Seniority Level

Mid–Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal – Litigation