Criminal Lawyer
We are seeking a lawyer with strong advocacy skills and a clear inclination toward courtroom work, someone comfortable on their feet and confident advancing their client’s position. Equally important are effective negotiation skills and the judgment to guide clients through high-stakes circumstances with clarity and control. We offer hands-on training in a collegial environment, unified by a single objective: securing the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Competitive compensation package that includes Health and Dental benefits, vacation and vehicle allowance, paid CPD, LSO and LawPro fees.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- A passion for criminal litigation.
- A licenced lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting trials, contested hearings, and applications.
- Carriage of files from inception and pre-litigation through to resolution, by trial or otherwise and dealing with multiple existing ongoing files.
- Draft and review documents, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and hearing documents.
- Conduct and review legal research.
- Meet directly and remotely with clients and other lawyers.
- Attend court in-person or remotely as required.
- Preparation of various legal documents relevant to litigation (Charter Applications, Evidence Applications).
Requirements:
- L1 Licence in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Valid Ontario "G" class driver’s licence and your own vehicle.
Benefits:
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Vision Care
- Paid time off
- Vehicle Allowance
- Paid CPD, LSO and LawPro Fees
- Paid parking
Work Schedule:
- As required in order to maintain professional obligations to our clients.
All applicants must be members in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
Please include a resume, a cover letter, and a recent persuasive writing sample with your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,785.00-$75,965.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please answer 'Yes' or 'No'. Do you understand that both a resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position?
Licence/Certification:
- Do you hold (or are about to be granted) a valid L1 Licence? (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
