Junior Construction Litigation Lawyer

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice. We are a full-service law firm with a collaborative team environment and a wealth of opportunities for mentorship. 

We are looking for a Junior Construction Litigation Lawyer (Associate) to join our construction team within the firm’s Civil Litigation Department. We are seeking a professional self-starter with a strong work ethic who is able to manage the flow of files and meet the strict deadlines involved with construction law matters in our Barrie or Collingwood office. A strong background in drafting, analytical and research skills is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• have 2-3 years of litigation and/or construction litigation experience;
• have experience with drafting contracts and/or procurement documents;
• have a demonstrated track record of providing excellent client service; and
• have strong drafting, research, advocacy, and communication skills.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• preparing litigation documents;
• reviewing, preparing and assisting with negotiation of construction contracts;
• researching and analyzing case law to support legal advice;
• attending examinations for discovery, court appearances, arbitrations, adjudications, and mediations;
• assisting with or maintaining carriage of various construction disputes, including, but not limited to, contract preparation and negotiation, lien claims, breach of trust claims, deficiency claims, and procurement matters.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume through the "apply for this job" link on this job ad. 

Come work for the first B Corp-certified law firm in Ontario. Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions with respect to how we can make hiring more accessible, please contact our Human Resources Department.

No telephone calls or agencies please. We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.