Junior Lawyer

Huza Law Office; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a junior associate to join their dynamic team in Cornwall. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills in civil litigation, real estate, and corporate law while working closely with experienced mentors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to client service. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and help shape the future of the firm while enjoying a harmonious workplace culture. If you are passionate about law and eager to grow, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus Pay

Residential Apartment (for relocation)

Mentorship Opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in civil litigation or related practice areas.
• Law degree and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in small claims and Superior Court matters.
• Assist with real estate transactions and prepare Wills and POAs.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Real Estate Law

Wills and Estates

Corporate Law

Detail-oriented

Strong Work Ethic

Team Spirit

Client Interaction

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Job overview

We are a small, busy and dynamic law firm managed by one partner focusing primarily on real estate, corporate, wills/estates and litigation. We are seeking a junior associate to participate in the growth and development of the firm. The ideal candidate will focus primarily in the area of civil litigation with the occasional focus on real estate, wills/estates and/or corporate law. The junior lawyer will be supported and mentored in the aforementioned practice areas and is expected to have 0-5 years of experience in at least one of the firm’s practice areas (i.e. civil litigation, real estate/corp/wills/estates). The candidate's workload will consist entirely of taking on existing firm files. The practice area of the position may be tailored to the candidate’s interest level and skill set. The position will be at our office in Cornwall, ON, situated near the shores of the beautiful St. Lawrence river.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to do some or all of the following:

1. Represent clients on small claims and Superior Court matters (i.e. real estate, business, contract, estate matters).
2. Assist with real estate transactions.
3. Prepare Wills and POAs.
4. Assist with miscellaneous matters.

We want to onboard an individual with the right values and personal characteristics. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is detail-oriented, reliable, has a team spirit, and a “put staff and clients first” attitude. They should have a good demeanor with clients and wish to join a harmonious work environment where they will be treated like a valued team member and respected for their contributions to our team.

At times the work environment can be fast-paced and require the candidate to stay calm in the face of tight deadlines. The role is well suited for an individual who is a team player, open-minded, with a positive attitude and who is friendly and courteous with colleagues, clients and others. Being able to take on multiple files at one time, with a strong sense of organization and attention to detail, and who can learn quickly would be valuable attributes to excel in the role.

We actively encourage a team-oriented approach at our firm and we seek an individual who wishes to contribute to something greater than simply earning a paycheque.

For a candidate intending on relocating to Cornwall, we can provide a residential apartment for an added cost.

The start date is around May 26th or earlier.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kindly ensure you submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcripts. Thank you for your interest in Huza Law Office.

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Salary is commensurate with the candidate's experience level