27 Sep
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RemoteJobsOne
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Toronto
27 Sep
RemoteJobsOne
Toronto
Location: Toronto, ON (Midtown)
Work Model: In office with hybrid flexibility following the probationary period
Full-time
About the Opportunity
Forge Recruitment is partnering with a well-established boutique law firm in Midtown Toronto to recruit an Associate Lawyer for its growing Litigation practice.
With decades of experience serving clients across Ontario, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, results-driven legal services. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their files while continuing to develop professionally and contribute to the firm's long-term success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build their litigation practice while working alongside experienced professionals in a collegial setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a litigation caseload with a primary focus on creditors' rights, debt recovery, and judgment enforcement matters.
- Represent financial institutions, leasing companies, and other commercial clients in recovery and enforcement proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, settlement materials, and other litigation documents.
- Attend court appearances, motions, mediations, examinations, and other litigation proceedings as required.
- Provide strategic legal advice and practical solutions to clients throughout the litigation process.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and opposing counsel.
- Effectively manage files from inception through resolution while ensuring compliance with court deadlines.
- Collaborate with colleagues on complex matters while managing files independently.
- Participate in networking and business development initiatives to support the continued growth of the practice.
What You Bring
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 2–3+ years of litigation experience in Ontario.
- Experience in creditors' rights, debt recovery, enforcement proceedings, or commercial litigation is considered a strong asset.
- Strong advocacy, drafting, and legal research skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- An interest in business development and building long-term client relationships.
- Salary: $75,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Extended health benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Hybrid work arrangement available following the successful completion of the probationary period.
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