Litigation Lawyer
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, In-person
Salary: $65,000 Base + Commissions ($90,000 to $100,000)
Position Overview
KPA Lawyers Professional Corporation is seeking a motivated Civil Litigation Lawyer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will manage their own litigation files from start to finish while representing clients in a variety of civil litigation matters. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 1–2 years of civil litigation experience who enjoys courtroom advocacy, client interaction, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing your own litigation files from inception through resolution.
- Drafting claims, statements of defence, applications, motions, affidavits, factums, and other legal documents.
- Appearing before the court to argue motions, attend case conferences, applications, hearings, and trials.
- Preparing for and conducting examinations for discovery and hearings.
- Liaising professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders.
- Utilizing litigation software to efficiently manage files and maintain accurate records.
- Developing and executing effective litigation strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing as a lawyer (required).
- 1–2 years of civil litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Courts of Justice Act.
- Comfortable appearing in court and confident advocating on behalf of clients.
- Strong courtroom advocacy skills.
- Advanced negotiation and client management skills.
- Familiarity with ACL, WestLaw, Cosmolex, ESC, Teraview, and various legal research databases.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when drafting correspondence and legal documents.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work autonomously.
- Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment by identifying issues requiring immediate attention.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as a collaborative team player.
- Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with legal technology and a willingness to learn new applications.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with a base salary plus commission, ranging from $90,000–$100,000.
- A supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for long-term professional growth and career advancement within the firm.
Compensation & Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
KPA Lawyers Professional Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. KPA Lawyers Professional Corporation adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please let us know.
Pay: $65,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years have you been practicing as a lawyer? (Candidates who do not answer the following questions will NOT be considered)
- How frequently have you appeared before the court in your current or most recent role?
- Do you require any special work accommodations that we need to be aware of?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work permit or visa?
- Have you independently managed your own litigation files from start to finish?
- Are you licensed to practice law in Ontario and currently in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario?
Work Location: In person
