Findlay Lawyers is an established Hamilton-based plaintiff litigation firm seeking an entrepreneurial, down-to-earth, detail-oriented, and proactive lawyer to join our growing practice.
While our foundation has been in plaintiff personal injury litigation, we continue to expand our practice and are seeking a lawyer with experience across various areas of law including real estate, will & estates, estate litigation and employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys autonomy, strong client relationships, and the ability to help shape and grow a broader practice.
We are committed to providing outstanding legal services to our clients and empowering our team with the support and flexibility needed to succeed.
This posting reflects a current hiring need for our client. We use AI-assisted tools to help review resumes and identify potential candidate matches, however all hiring decisions are made by our team and the client directly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Employment Law Advisory & Workplace Support
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- Advise employer and employee clients on employment standards, human rights, workplace policies, accommodation obligations, privacy matters, discipline, terminations, and related compliance issues
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- Draft employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenants, workplace policies, and related employment documentation
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- Support workplace investigations, accommodation matters, disability management, and return-to-work issues
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- Represent clients in wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, wage disputes, human rights complaints, and related employment matters
- Estates, Probate & Wealth Planning
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- Advise clients on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, guardianship, estate planning, and related wealth transfer matters
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- Support estate administration, probate applications, executor guidance, passing of accounts, and beneficiary matters
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- Represent clients in estate disputes, including litigation involving beneficiaries, executors, or contested estates
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- Provide practical tax-conscious estate planning guidance where appropriate
- Real Estate & Related Transactions
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- Support residential or related property transactions, title review, contract review, closing coordination, and property transfers
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- Assist with property-related legal matters connected to estate administration where applicable
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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- Manage personal injury, long-term disability, and other insurance dispute claims
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- Assess the validity and scope of client claims
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- Drafting and reviewing pleadings, correspondence, mediation briefs, affidavits of documents, motion materials and pre-trial memoranda
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- Assist case managers on Accident Benefit matters, progression and EUOs, when needed
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- Represent clients in mediations, discoveries, motions, hearings, LAT proceedings, and other court proceedings
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- Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal recommendations
- Client & Practice Management
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- Manage all aspects of client engagement, meetings, communication, file progression, and relationship management
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- Work collaboratively with internal support staff and case managers
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- Prioritize multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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- Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
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- Contribute to the continued growth and diversification of the firm
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
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- LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school
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- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
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- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly in litigation
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- Strong experience managing litigation files, including motions, mediations, discoveries, and hearings
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- Experience in personal injury, long-term disability, wills and estates, estate litigation, real estate, and employment law
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- Strong client service orientation, sound judgment, and organizational skills
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- Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a partially remote environment
French or additional language proficiency considered an asset
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Benefits
- Competitive salary of CAD $140,000–$165,000 with bonus opportunities
- Group benefits package
- Hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements
- Onsite parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative culture
Pay: $140,000.00-$165,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
