Kornfeld LLP is hiring
Litigation Lawyer with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree
• Law (LLB, JD, BCL)

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Mandarin

Work setting

• Private practice

Tasks

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• Plead clients' cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards (lawyers only)
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Civil litigation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available