Associate Criminal Defense Lawyer (Remote)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Windsor; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Criminal Defense Lawyer to join their expanding team. This exciting role involves providing legal counsel, managing cases from intake through trial, and conducting essential legal research. With a focus on criminal law, particularly impaired driving cases, you will utilize your advocacy and courtroom skills to make a significant impact. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape innovative solutions and drive exceptional results. This is a thrilling opportunity for career advancement in a firm poised for growth, offering an attractive compensation package and a chance to elevate your legal career.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in criminal law, especially in impaired driving cases.
• Strong advocacy and courtroom skills essential for trial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients and manage cases from intake to trial.
• Draft legal documents and maintain accurate case files.

Skills

Advocacy Skills

Courtroom Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

License to practice law in Ontario

Job description

Associate Criminal Defense Lawyer (Remote)

Our client, a leading criminal defense firm with multiple offices across Ontario, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Associate Criminal Defense Lawyer with at least 2+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have trial experience and be capable of managing cases from intake through to trial. This position is available at their Barrie or Windsor, Ontario offices.

Job description

Your new role

In this role, your responsibilities will include providing legal counsel and guidance to clients. You will review disclosure, attend daily courts for remands, and schedule pre-trials and judicial pre-trials. Additionally, you will conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues, draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts, and maintain accurate and up-to-date case files.

What you will need to succeed

To qualify for this role, candidates must hold a license to practice law in Ontario and be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Candidates should have two to five years of experience in criminal law, with experience in impaired driving cases being an asset. Strong advocacy and courtroom skills are essential, along with a thorough understanding and expertise in criminal defense matters, including charges, trials, and pleas. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are also required.

What you will get in return

This is a thrilling moment to join the firm, given its expansion with multiple offices opening, promising a robust career advancement path. You'll benefit from an attractive compensation package and an opportunity in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape innovative solutions and deliver exceptional results. Elevate your career making a meaningful impact.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.