Lawyer – Civil & Commercial Litigation (1 to 5 Years)

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. represents a renowned boutique litigation firm in Montreal seeking a lawyer with 1 to 5 years of experience to join its team. The role offers exposure to high-level commercial matters and collaboration with experienced lawyers.

You will advance civil and commercial litigation, participate in class actions and construction litigation, conduct in-depth research, draft pleadings and opinions, and help develop client-centric strategies while working closely with partners.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar.
• 1–5 years of experience in litigation.
• Fully bilingual in French and English.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of rigour.
• Autonomous, intellectually curious and proactive.
• Strong team player eager to develop in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on significant civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Participate in class actions and construction litigation matters.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, legal opinions, and other documents.
• Contribute to strategies tailored to clients’ objectives.
• Work closely with partners and team members throughout files.
• Represent clients before the courts.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Rigour

Autonomous

Team player

Proactive

Education

Bar admission - Quebec

Job description

Our client, a renowned boutique litigation firm, is seeking a lawyer with 1 to 5 years of experience to join its team.

This is an opportunity to work in a high-level legal environment alongside experienced lawyers on complex and strategic matters for sophisticated clients, particularly in commercial litigation, class actions and construction law.

Your Role

Under the supervision of the firm’s partners, you will play an active role in managing and handling a variety of complex litigation matters. You will have the opportunity to:

• Working on significant civil and commercial litigation matters
• Participating in class actions and construction litigation matters
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis
• Drafting pleadings, memoranda, legal opinions and other legal documents
• Contributing to the development of strategies tailored to clients’ legal and business objectives
• Working closely with partners and other team members throughout the conduct of files
• Participating in the representation of clients before the courts

Your Profile

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• 1 to 5 years of experience in litigation
• Strong interest in commercial litigation, class actions and construction law
• Fully bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of rigour
• Sound judgment and strong business acumen
• Autonomous, intellectually curious and proactive
• Strong team player with a desire to develop your practice in a challenging and stimulating environment

The Opportunity

• Renowned boutique firm recognized for the quality of its litigation practice
• Complex and stimulating matters
• Sophisticated clientele
• Direct collaboration with experienced lawyers and partners
• An environment that encourages the development of expertise and autonomy
• Dynamic team that values rigour, collaboration and professional excellence