Who We Are
At Litco Law, we are anything but your typical law firm. Having been named one
of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
[https://waterstonehc.com/canadas-most-admired/canadas-most-admired-corporate-cultures/corporate-culture-winners/], we
are proud to have a workplace culture like no other in the legal industry. Our
code of caring is reflected in everything we do, and our clients and team
members feel that difference. We never bill clients by the hour, and we are
always looking for new ways to support our clients. It’s our goal for clients to
be able to come to us for all their legal needs.
By joining Litco Law, you will be part of an incredible team of passionate,
purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best
work every day. Our core values guide everything we do and are reflected in how
we interact with our clients, team members, and community.
Meet our legal team here! [https://www.litwiniuk.com/lawyer-profiles/]
How You’ll Make a Difference
This role would pursue the advancement of personal injury and employment claims
through various litigation steps. The primary goal of this position is to learn,
develop, and contribute to a phenomenal client experience in all practice
areas.
The Student-at-Law will be working to support our Associate Lawyers with the
litigation and all other legal steps taken throughout aspects of a file across
various practice areas. You will learn and contribute to a wide range of legal
work, including conducting legal research, drafting commencement and
non-commencement court documents, attending Questionings, private mediations,
and court appearances. A key function of this role is to provide the highest
level of client service and work with the rest of our team to achieve the best
possible result for every client - we want to deliver unforgettable client
experiences and be known for our commitment to incredible client service.
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You Will:
- Provide excellent client care including regular contact by telephone, email,
and in person.
- Track and manage Statement of Claim filing and service limitation deadlines.
- Assist Associate Lawyers with Questionings, including reviewing and
understanding client files to assist in preparation; training towards the
ability to independently conduct Questionings.
- Prepare legal documents related to litigation and conduct legal research
related to client matters
- Develop a complete understanding of the life of a client file and its various
phases.
- Understand and remain up to date on Rules of Court, industry related
materials, and relevant changes.
- Quantify personal injury claims: review evidence and applicable case law,
contact clients to obtain relevant information, and draft settlement
proposals.
- Quantify employment claims: review evidence and applicable case law, draft
demand letters and Human Rights complaints.
- Complete liability investigations as necessary.
- Attend Court for chambers applications as necessary.
- Prepare for private mediations or alternative dispute resolutions, including
drafting briefs for same.
- Perform notary public tasks.
- Complete all Law Society requirements, forms, and CPLED courses.
Who You Are
- Believe that no lawyer is an island, all team members at a law firm make
equally important contributions, and traditional law firm culture is
old-fashioned and desperately out of date;
- Are known for a positive and helpful attitude and excellent people skills;
- Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a high level of
accuracy;
- Are a proactive and visionary thinker with a resourceful work ethic and
strong analytical skills;
- Are committed to personal growth and continuous improvement - you consider
yourself a fast learner and love to develop and perfect new skills;
- Are enthusiastic about office culture, and can easily build strong
relationships internally and handle sensitive situations that require
empathy, tact, and confidentiality;
- Pride yourself on exceptional time management skills, and a high level of
professionalism and discretion;
- Have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- J.D. or LL.B. from a faculty of common law at a Canadian University OR an
equivalent program approved by the Federation of Law Societies' National
Committee on Accreditation ("NCA")
- Access to a vehicle for transportation
- A valid driver’s license
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What We Offer
At Litco Law, we know that a caring team is a team that is cared for. Just a few
of the perks of joining our team include…
High-performance culture –Thrive in our A-player community of high-achieving
visionaries with a passion for finding ways to make a positive impact.
Learning and development opportunities – We will support and invest in your
evolution and improvement because we believe that exceptional people crave the
opportunity to grow.
Freedom and responsibility – We have a culture of freedom and responsibility,
which means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. We believe
in trust and transparency, flexibility, recognition, and appreciation.
Health and Wellness benefits – The well-being of our team members always comes
first. Health benefits, a virtual employee assistance program, and a flexible
health and wellness spending account are just a few of the ways we support our
team.
In-house book club – We get paid to read! At Litco Law, we believe in rewarding
our team members for investing time in their personal and professional
development.
Flexibility – We offer a hybrid model for working remotely and in-office.
Visit our Careers website here [https://www.litwiniuk.com/careers/] to learn
more.
We Are Growing Fast. Join Us.
Litco Law provides a home for ambitious and hardworking people who want to make
a difference in the world. We offer multiple locations, state-of-the-art
technology to support our clients and team members, and a workplace culture like
no other. Join us today.
