Litigation Associate

Merovitz Potechin LLP

. Assist clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive civil litigation experience, particularly in estate and real estate matters, while maintaining high professional ethics and integrity. Proven ability to contribute to client service and business development within a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceWills And Estates LitigationReal Estate LitigationOntario Bar MembershipBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationEstate LitigationReal Estate LitigationLegal ResearchCase Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

Ontario Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationWills And EstatesReal Estate LawLaw Society Of OntarioClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters
Handle estate litigation and other matters as required
Join the existing disputes and litigation team
Contribute to client service, business development, and community involvement
Work with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
3–7 years’ experience in a Litigation practice
Experience practicing law in Ontario
Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Wills and Estates litigation experience is a strong asset
Real estate litigation experience is a strong asset
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Ability to be both a self-starter and team player
Engaged in business development
Excellent technical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process
Supportive team environment emphasizing belonging, collegiality, respect, and community involvement
Opportunities for professional and personal growth
Opportunity to work with an experienced team focused on professional excellence