Employment Lawyer - 4-5 years - Fully Remote Position

Achkar Law is hiring 3 associates with four to five years of call to run their own employment and litigation files, for employees and employers across Ontario. We are a fully remote firm of about 20 lawyers.

Why you should join us

• Equity is the plan for our associates: We hire every associate with the intent to grow them into a real equity partner.
• 1,500 to 1,600 billable hours: That is our annual target, and it is well below what big firms expect.
• Fully remote: Work from wherever you do your best work. Our Toronto office is open any day you want it, and the whole firm meets for social events regularly.
• Both sides of the file: You will act for employees and for employers, so you learn how each side thinks.
• The work is already here: The firm brings in the files while you focus on building your practice.
• Plain language. One of our main values is speaking in plain language. The Firm was founded in 2016 so clients could get straight answers they understand.

What you will do

• Run your own files from first call to resolution: wrongful dismissal, human rights, employer advisory and commercial disputes
• Lead mediations, discoveries, motions and hearings
• Advise business owners and HR leaders before they act
• Mentor the juniors and students on your files

Who we are looking for

• An Ontario call in good standing and four to five years in employment law or civil litigation, with carriage of your own files
• Clear writing and direct, practical advice
• Someone who asks for help, offers it and likes working with a team
• Employer-side experience or a second language is welcome, not required

The details

• Salary of $150,000 to $170,000, plus a bonus tied to collections
• Dental and extended health care, with LSO and LawPRO fees paid by the firm
• This posting is for a newly created position that we are hiring for now

**To apply, send your resume and a short note about what you want next in your career to careers@achkarlaw.com. Achkar Law is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates applicants with disabilities at every stage on request.