Employment Litigation Lawyer — Downtown Toronto

Minted Search Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Minted Search Group in downtown Toronto is seeking a lawyer with 3–5 years of litigation experience, including significant employment law, to advise and represent employees in workplace disputes such as wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance negotiations, and human rights matters. You will handle file responsibility with opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.

You will work alongside experienced lawyers on varied employment disputes and develop a focused employment

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience, including significant employment law experience.
• Candidates with a mix of employment and other civil or commercial litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• Called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Experience with wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and other workplace disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation files from initial consultation through settlement or adjudication.
• Advise employees, including managers and executives, on termination entitlements, severance packages, and employment agreements.
• Handle wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, workplace discrimination, harassment, and related employment disputes.
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, mediation briefs, motion materials, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, and settlement negotiations.
• Represent clients before courts and tribunals, as appropriate to the matter.
• Assess the merits of claims, potential damages, and practical strategies for resolving disputes.
• Maintain clear, responsive communication with clients throughout their matters.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex files and litigation strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Ontario Bar admission

Job description

Minted Search Group in downtown Toronto is seeking a lawyer with 3–5 years of litigation experience, including significant employment law, to advise and represent employees in workplace disputes such as wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance negotiations, and human rights matters. You will handle file responsibility with opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.

You will work alongside experienced lawyers on varied employment disputes and develop a focused employment