Legal Counsel: Lawyer or Paralegal

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Exciting Opportunities for Lawyers or Paralegals at an Award-Winning Law Firm in Windsor, Ontario!

Are you a highly motivated lawyer or paralegal looking for your next challenge? Look no further! Our full-service law firm is recently expanded to our second location, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team.

We are specifically seeking lawyers and paralegals to represent clients in the following areas:

• Landlord Representation
• Administrative Law
• Civil Litigation & Personal Injury
• Immigration
• Family Law
• Criminal & Quasi Criminal

As a member of our four-time award-winning firm, you’ll have access to a wide range of areas of law, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities. We’re committed to helping you grow in your career, and we’re open to training newer licensees.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who is passionate about providing exceptional legal services to our clients and can work independently while also maintaining our office culture. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for managing client files from start to finish, including consultations, drafting, legal research, hearings, motions, and maintaining client relationships. You’ll also have access to support from mentors, law clerks, legal assistants, and secretaries.

The following items are considered minimum requirements:

• Licensee in good standing (lawyer or paralegal) with the LSO; including all relevant insurance as of July 1, 2023
• Strong knowledge of court procedures & deadlines
• Minimum 1-year office experience
• Minimum 2 professional references
• Ability to Conduct a hearing
• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Ability to relocate and attend the office in-person Monday to Friday
• Strong dedication/work-ethic

The following items are considered additional assets:

• Proficiency in languages other than English
• Prior experience in the legal field
• Prior business experience and entrepreneurial skills

Resumes will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Job Type: Full-time

In-Person: No Remote Option

Salary: $60,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor, ON N8S 1R1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Will you be a Licensed Lawyer or Paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario on or before July 1, 2023?

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person