Employment Associate Lawyer

Meridia Recruitment Solutions; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a dynamic law firm in downtown Ottawa. This role involves advising clients on various employment law matters, representing them in courts and tribunals, and drafting essential workplace agreements and policies. The firm prides itself on a collaborative and creative environment, making it an ideal place for a legal professional who is passionate about the law and dedicated to client service. If you have a strong background in employment law and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment law as a lawyer in Ontario.
• Member in Good Standing of the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on workplace issues including employment standards and human rights.
• Draft workplace contracts and policies, and assist with employment agreements.

Skills

Employment Law

Drafting Employment Agreements

Client Representation

Legal Research

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

Our client, a dynamic downtown Ottawa law firm, is currently seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their firm. Our client prides themselves on having a collaborative, collegial, creative team, and simply loves the law. They serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations.

Your Responsibilities:

• The Employment Lawyer will be involved in all aspects of employment law, including advising and representing clients across various industries on workplace issues of all kinds, including employment standards, human rights, and occupational health and safety matters.
• The Employment Lawyer will assist employers in developing and implementing a variety of workplace contracts and policies, and advise clients with respect to employment agreements and employee entitlements upon termination of employment.
• The Employment Lawyer will appear before arbitration boards, federal and provincial labour boards, human rights tribunals, federal and provincial courts, and other administrative tribunals with respect to employment litigation.

Your Requirements:

• 3+ Years’ Post-Call Experience as a lawyer in Ontario working with a law firm dealing in employment law or as in-house counsel dealing with employment-related matters.
• Good understanding of employment law.
• Experience drafting employment agreements and workplace policies.
• Experience representing plaintiffs before courts and tribunals on wrongful dismissal claims, human rights proceedings, employment standards proceedings, and restrictive covenant litigation.
• Experience advising employers on employment and workplace matters.
• Member in Good Standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) (Required).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Required).
• Ability to work closely and in collaboration with clients, other lawyers, clerks, and staff.
• Able to work and reason independently on client files.
• Ability to handle all aspects of files with minimal guidance, but with the full support of the firm and staff.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.