Articling Student - Toronto, Canada - Youngman Law

Description

We are a litigation and real estate boutique firm in midtown Toronto looking for a highly motivated law student to article with our litigation department for the cycle.

We are offering a 10-month placement with a flexible start day in June, July, or August 2024.

We have a diverse practice which includes the following areas of law:

• Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Collections, Bankruptcy, and Secured Creditor Enforcement
• Contract Disputes
• Tort Claims including Fraud, Negligence, Defamation, Tortious Interference, Conversion,
• Shareholder Disputes and Oppression Claims
• Construction Liens
• Estates Litigation
• Residential and Commercial Real Estate
• Wills and Estates
• Business Law

Our firm offers articling students the opportunity to get unparalleled hands-on experience in all aspects of practicing civil litigation at a busy law firm


Student responsibilities will include:

• Drafting court documents and pleadings;
• Appearing at uncontested and contested motions in the Superior Court of Justice;
• Attending Small Claims Court matters;
• Communicating and negotiating with opposing counsel and unrepresented litigants;
• Managing client relationships, including drafting legal advice for counsel and regular client communications;
• Conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda;
• Other legal and administrative assistance as required.

The successful applicants will demonstrate strong verbal and written advocacy skills, and attention to detail.

We are looking for individuals with excellent time-management skills who can work well independently and as part of a team.

Job Type:
Internship

Contract length: 10 months


Salary:
$2,800.00-$3,000.00 per month


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person