Associate Lawyer–$90,000- $110,000– Markdale, ON, N0C 1H0

The Role

Are you an experienced solicitor looking to take the next step in your legal career? Do you excel at delivering exceptional legal services and building strong client relationships? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a well-established law firm in Markdale, looking to appoint an experienced and customer-focused Associate Lawyer to our growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to focus exclusively on solicitor work within a supportive and growing firm. You will be expected to manage files independently, build lasting relationships with clients and work closely with our team to deliver high-quality legal services.

If you are ready to join a firm that values your expertise and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal services in areas such as Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial Law, Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Independently manage client files, ensuring timely and efficient service.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and support the firm's growth.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the firm's reputation for integrity and honesty.

The Company

Johnson & Schwass Professional Corporation is a well-established Law Firm in Markdale, Ontario, which serves clients in Southern Grey County, and throughout Ontario.  We offer legal services including both commercial and residential real estate, refinance transactions, institutional and private mortgages, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, assistance and guidance with both estate planning and the administration of estates, corporate and commercial law.

As a small Firm, we take pride in our clients’ successes, in our reputation, and in the fact that succeeding generations return to work with us.  We focus on high quality work, honesty and integrity.

The Person

• 3+ years work experience required in solicitor-side legal services, including: Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial Law, Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Estate Planning and Estate Administration (knowledge of all of the above is beneficial, however consideration will be given to those applicants that show a keen interest and willingness to learn).
• Licenced with the Law Society of Ontario and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage files independently.
• Genuine passion to learn something new every day, and a willingness to share your knowledge with an overall view to serving the client in the most cost-effective manner possible.
• Experience handling residential real estate files from beginning to end with a “hands-on” approach with respect to real estate.
• Team player with a commitment to client service.
• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Excellent research and drafting skills.
• Reliable, punctual, responsible and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer skills and use of Microsoft Office 365, Word, Outlook, Teraview, Conveyancer and Unity.  Knowledge of other software such as Soluno and Estate-a-base is also beneficial.

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Contact information

Colleen Dempster