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 include:

Employment Law Advisory & Workplace Support

Advise employer 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

Required Qualifications:

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

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

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