Description
Job overview
We are a small, busy and dynamic law firm managed by one partner focusing primarily on real estate, corporate, wills/estates and litigation. We are seeking a junior associate to participate in the growth and development of the firm. The ideal candidate will focus primarily in the area of civil litigation with the occasional focus on real estate, wills/estates and/or corporate law. The junior lawyer will be supported and mentored in the aforementioned practice areas and is expected to have 0-5 years of experience in at least one of the firm’s practice areas (i.e. civil litigation, real estate/corp/wills/estates). The candidate's workload will consist entirely of taking on existing firm files. The practice area of the position may be tailored to the candidate’s interest level and skill set. The position will be at our office in Cornwall, ON, situated near the shores of the beautiful St. Lawrence river.
Responsibilities
You will be expected to do some or all of the following – represent clients on small claims and Superior Court matters (i.e. real estate, business, contract, estate matters), assist with real estate transactions, prepare Wills and POAs and assist with miscellaneous matters.
We want to onboard an individual with the right values and personal characteristics. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, detail oriented, reliable, team spirit, a “put staff and clients first” attitude, good demeanor with clients and wishes to join a harmonious work environment where they will be treated like a valued team member and respected for their contributions to our team.
At times the work environment can be fast paced and require the candidate to stay calm in the face of tight deadlines. The role is well suited for an individual who is a team player, open minded, with a positive attitude and who is friendly and courteous with colleagues, clients and others. Being able to take on multiple files at one time, with a strong sense of organization and attention to detail and who can learn quickly would be valuable attributes to excel in the role.
We actively encourage a team-oriented approach at our firm and we seek an individual who wishes to contribute to something greater than simply earning a pay cheque.
For a candidate intending on relocating to Cornwall we can provide a residential apartment for an added cost.
The start date is around May 26th or earlier.
We appreciate all applications however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kindly ensure you submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcripts. Thank you for your interest in Huza Law Office.
Job Type: Full-time
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