Senior Aboriginal Law Litigator

Ontario Bar Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK Law LLP seeks an Associate specializing in Aboriginal law with a focus on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation and accommodation, and Indigenous self-determination. The role involves regulatory proceedings and public law litigation, including constitutional, administrative, and municipal matters.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of litigation experience, strong advocacy, and the ability to work independently while building relationships with Indigenous communities and government

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience attending in various levels of court.
• Strong advocacy and oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, research and drafting abilities.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with civil procedures.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute litigation strategies across Aboriginal and public-law matters.
• Conduct research and draft affidavits, pleadings, and applications.
• Prepare for trials and represent clients in court at all levels.
• Engage in negotiations, including self-government and jurisdictional discussions.
• Manage files and coordinate with Indigenous communities, governments, and clients.

Skills

Advocacy

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

Independent work

Relationship building

Teamwork

Civil procedures

Analytical thinking

Education

Called to the Ontario Bar

Job description

JFK Law LLP seeks an Associate specializing in Aboriginal law with a focus on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation and accommodation, and Indigenous self-determination. The role involves regulatory proceedings and public law litigation, including constitutional, administrative, and municipal matters.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of litigation experience, strong advocacy, and the ability to work independently while building relationships with Indigenous communities and government