Litigation Lawyer – Downtown Ottawa
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000, depending on experience

Join a Collaborative and Growing Litigation Team
A well-established and growing Ottawa law firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of experience to join its team in Downtown Ottawa .

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers and a robust support team while managing a diverse civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate is a confident advocate who enjoys working directly with clients, is comfortable taking ownership of files, and brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal matters.

If you are looking for a collegial environment where you can continue to develop your practice while taking on meaningful responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will:

Have 5+ years of litigation experience , preferably with a strong background in civil litigation

Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Have experience managing litigation files through various stages of the litigation process

Have experience with examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, motions and trial preparation

Possess strong legal research, drafting, analytical and advocacy skills

Be able to assess complex legal issues and provide clear, practical and strategic legal advice

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate strong organizational and file-management abilities

Be comfortable managing files independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative and attention to detail





Take pride in providing exceptional client service and building strong client relationships

Approach challenging matters with creativity and a practical, solutions-focused mindset

Assets
The following would be considered an asset, but are not required :

Experience in construction litigation and/or estate litigation

An existing or developing book of business

Bilingualism in English and French

About the Role
In this role, you will:

Manage a diverse portfolio of civil litigation matters

Work directly with clients to understand their legal needs and develop effective strategies

Draft pleadings, motions, legal opinions, correspondence and other litigation documents

Conduct legal research and provide practical legal advice

Participate in discoveries, mediations, arbitrations, settlement discussions and other litigation proceedings

Represent clients throughout the litigation process

Work closely with other lawyers and legal support professionals to advance client matters

Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Contribute to a collaborative, professional and team-oriented firm environment

You will be supported by a dedicated and experienced team , allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality legal work and continuing to develop your practice.

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000–$130,000 salary , depending on experience

Downtown Ottawa location

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Generous paid time off

Strong administrative and legal support

Collaborative and collegial work environment

Meaningful client exposure and responsibility

Opportunities to continue developing your litigation practice

And more!

If you are an experienced litigation lawyer looking for your next opportunity in Ottawa, we would be pleased to connect with you.

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