Opportunities for Litigation Lawyers

Gilbertson Davis LLP seeks a Mid to Senior Level entrepreneurial Estates Litigator with a partial or full practice to complement its busy Boutique Commercial Litigation practice. Competitive Fee Split arrangement in congenial Firm environment. Firm pays usual overhead amenities including professional and insurance levies. Health Plan. Partnership Opportunity, or Path to Partnership, for suitable applicant.

Inquiries with CV’s should be submitted to: resumes@gilbertsondavis.com

Gilbertson Davis LLP seeks a Mid to Senior Level entrepreneurial Family Law Lawyer with a partial or full practice to complement its busy Boutique Commercial Litigation practice. Competitive Fee Split arrangement in congenial Firm environment. Firm pays usual overhead amenities including professional and insurance levies. Health Plan. Partnership Opportunity, or Path to Partnership, for suitable applicant.

Inquiries with CV’s should be submitted to: resumes@gilbertsondavis.com

Law Clerk for full-time position providing Intake assistance and to support our busy downtown Commercial & Insurance Litigation/Arbitration & Business Law Team. The applicant should have 4+ years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant/clerk and a College Diploma or equivalent and have strong “people skills” developed in dealing with law firm potential clients and clients. Familiarity with Commercial and/or Insurance Litigation is an asset.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking Firm Intake Responsibilities including Communicating with Potential New Firm Clients and Firm Lawyers
• Co-ordinating and monitoring administrative functions to ensure work is completed accurately and within established time frames
• Managing files through all stages of the legal process, including opening and closing files
• General administrative duties including entering timesheets as necessary and preparing accounts
• Maintaining calendar and bring forwards
• Conduct corporate searches, Personal Property Security Act registrations
• Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Amendment
• Maintaining corporate records
• Preparing and typing court documents, pleadings and trial briefs
• Drafting Affidavits of Documents
• Scheduling meetings, examinations and other proceedings

Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of general corporate commercial matters
• Civil Litigation skills and experience
• Familiarity with estate administration and real estate matters
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures at various levels
• Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills
• Superior analytical, organizational and prioritization abilities
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• PC Law experience preferred
• A team player who is resourceful, motivated and works well under pressure
• Able to take initiative, set priorities and multitask
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential

Salary based on experience and skillset.  Benefits package.

Interested and qualified applicants should forward a covering letter and resume, in confidence, to Danielle Brooks (dbrooks@gilbertsondavis.com)

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.