Kelly Santini LLP is seeking an experienced litigation associate to fill a new position that will involve practicing in the following areas:

• Estate litigation
• Employment law (management side)
• Sports law

This role offers both an opportunity to collaborate with experienced counsel on large, complex files, as well an opportunity to carry files independently.

Our ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of litigation experience, including courtroom experience and experience preparing motion/application records and facta.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years post call experience in litigation;
• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Thorough understanding of applicable provincial and federal laws, including but not limited to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Employment Standards Act
• Demonstrated excellence in advocacy, with the ability to persuasively advance clients’ positions in motions, mediations, applications and trials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (a bilingual candidate and/or a candidate with a partial practice is an asset)
• Solid analytical, legal research and drafting skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective client and practice management skills

Writing samples (particularly a factum), and a law school transcript are welcome.

Role Outline

Day to day duties/tasks including, but not limited to:

• Meets regularly with the supervising partner for updates on file work as well as general practice management
• Attending to urgent tasks or client requests on short notice
• Advising employers, sometimes on short notice
• Occasionally attending Court on an urgent basis
• Drafting employment agreements, termination letters, etc
• Attending to the various demands of a litigation file, including document review and drafting

Expectations:

• Commit to upholding firm values, including exceptional client service, community engagement and the advancement of diversity and inclusion
• Be a self-starter with established practice management skills is also very important.
• Conduct oneself as a team player, open to constructive criticism and points of improvement as a way to further guarantee the success of our clients
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism when interacting with clients in written or verbal form
• Seek additional ways to assist the team when time allows

Liija Eskola, HR Manager
Kelly Santini LLP
2401-160 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
T: (613)238-6321
Email: leskola@kellysantini.com

Kelly Santini LLP values the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that it is a moral imperative that we pursue initiatives that will further these goals within and outside of the walls of our firm. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a better, stronger, and happier place to work, and adds to the collective strength of our community.

Kelly Santini is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for all. We encourage and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate accessibility requests of individuals with disabilities and/or medical needs throughout the recruitment and selection process. Should you require a specific accommodation, please contact Human Resources by phone at 613-238-6321 ext 307 or by e-mail at leskola@kellysantini.com.