Litigation Lawyer

Findlay Lawyers is an established Hamilton-based plaintiff litigation firm seeking an entrepreneurial, down-to-earth, detail-oriented, and proactive lawyer to join our growing practice.

While our foundation has been in plaintiff personal injury litigation, we continue to expand our practice and are seeking a lawyer with experience across various areas of law including real estate, will & estates, estate litigation and employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys autonomy, strong client relationships, and the ability to help shape and grow a broader practice.

We are committed to providing outstanding legal services to our clients and empowering our team with the support and flexibility needed to succeed.

This posting reflects a current hiring need for our client. We use AI-assisted tools to help review resumes and identify potential candidate matches, however all hiring decisions are made by our team and the client directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment Law Advisory & Workplace Support
  • Advise employers and employee clients on employment standards, human rights, workplace policies, accommodation obligations, privacy matters, discipline, terminations, and related compliance issues
  • Draft employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenants, workplace policies, and related employment documentation
  • Support workplace investigations, accommodation matters, disability management, and return-to-work issues
  • Represent clients in wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, wage disputes, human rights complaints, and related employment matters
• Estates, Probate & Wealth Planning
  • Advise clients on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, guardianship, estate planning, and related wealth transfer matters
  • Support estate administration, probate applications, executor guidance, passing of accounts, and beneficiary matters
  • Represent clients in estate disputes, including litigation involving beneficiaries, executors, or contested estates
  • Provide practical tax‑conscious estate planning guidance where appropriate
• Real Estate & Related Transactions
  • Support residential or related property transactions, title review, contract review, closing coordination, and property transfers
  • Assist with property‑related legal matters connected to estate administration where applicable
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Manage personal injury, long‑term disability, and other insurance dispute claims
  • Assess the validity and scope of client claims
  • Drafting and reviewing pleadings, correspondence, mediation briefs, affidavits of documents, motion materials and pre‑trial memoranda
  • Assist case managers on Accident Benefit matters, progression and EUOs, when needed
  • Represent clients in mediations, discoveries, motions, hearings, LAT proceedings, and other court proceedings
  • Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal recommendations
• Client & Practice Management
  • Manage all aspects of client engagement, meetings, communication, file progression, and relationship management
  • Work collaboratively with internal support staff and case managers
  • Prioritize multiple files and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
  • Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
  • Contribute to the continued growth and diversification of the firm

Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly in litigation
• Strong experience managing litigation files, including motions, mediations, discoveries, and hearings
• Experience in personal injury, long‑term disability, wills and estates, estate litigation, real estate, and employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service orientation, sound judgment, and organizational skills
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a partially remote environment
• French or additional language proficiency considered an asset

Benefits

• Competitive salary of CAD $140,000–$165,000 with bonus opportunities
• Group benefits package
• Hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements
• Onsite parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture