Litigation Associate

Life After Law; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or Hybrid option

Job summary

Life After Law in Montreal is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with about 3-7 years of strong civil litigation experience to join a leading firm. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated matters and to lead, plead, strategize and manage litigation files alongside seasoned practitioners.

The role offers autonomy, mentorship, and a collaborative, fast-paced work environment with remote or hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Be a member of the Quebec Bar with approximately 3-7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Able to work autonomously and collaborate with others when needed.
• Excellent client communication, writing and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to handle competing priorities.
• Sound judgement and business acumen with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plead, strategize and manage litigation files.
• Collaborate with seasoned practitioners within the firm.
• Handle a variety of complex matters in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Enjoy autonomy on files with mentorship from a strong team.

Skills

Autonomy

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Judgement

Job description

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s trusted Legal Search Authority.

25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Associate at a leading law firm who is seeking to add a civil litigation lawyer to their existing team with approximately 3-7 years of strong experience in sophisticated litigation matters. This lawyer will be exposed to a variety of stimulating litigation files and they will work collaboratively amongst seasoned practitioners at the firm. They will have the opportunity to lead, plead, strategize and manage their litigation files. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced lawyers to play an integral role within the litigation department of a top tier law firm and work on a variety of complex matters in a fast paced, dynamic and collegial work environment that offers autonomy on files, mentorship, as well as the support of a strong and talented team. Remote or Hybrid option.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a member of the Quebec Bar with approximately 3 -7 years of strong civil litigation experience;
• Be able to work autonomously and collaborate with others when needed;
• Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to handle competing priorities;
• Have excellent client communication abilities, writing and negotiation skills;
• Have sound judgement, business acumen and attention to detail;
• Be perseverant and strive for excellence; and

This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation lawyer to join a renowned law firm and work on a variety of stimulating matters in a thriving, supportive and collaborative environment that offers room for growth, mentorship and a competitive compensation scheme.

We thank all applicants. Only those candidates with the required expertise will be contacted.

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