Current Opportunities
Law Clerks
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Condo and Development Real Estate Law Clerk (Head Office)
Location: Head Office
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and adept at managing tasks for multiple lawyers. A minimum of three years' experience in freehold subdivision and condominium projects, as well as land development matters, is essential for this role.
What you will be doing:
- Overseeing all aspects of condominium and freehold builder projects from project setup to title closings.
- Preparing transaction documents, including closing and security documents, as well as completing Teraview registrations.
- Preparing title requisition letters and responses.
- Conducting and/or reviewing title and off-title searches, with potential requirement to prepare summary reports.
- Attending to closings.
- Maintaining professional communication with clients, third parties, and government agencies.
- Leading and coordinating the efforts of a team of clerks and legal assistants on builder projects.
Qualifications:
- Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
- A minimum of 3-5 years' direct experience in handling freehold subdivision and condominium projects, as well as land development matters.
- Comprehensive knowledge of procedures, rules, and regulations pertinent to real property law.
- Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including attention to spelling and grammar.
- Strong prioritization skills and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Upholds a high level of professionalism and maintains confidentiality in all matters.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an integral part of a team.
- Familiarity with Excel is considered an asset.
If you are interested, please email your resume to careers@LN.Law
Legal Assistants
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Legal Assistant (Downtown Toronto)
We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Downtown Toronto office. This position offers a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to become an integral part of our team, supporting our lawyers and contributing to the seamless operation of their practice. The ideal candidate will be newly entering the workforce, eager to apply their knowledge and skills in legal administration, and keen to develop their professional expertise in a supportive environment.What you will be doing:- Collaborating to prepare and compile various emails, letters, and legal documents, including proofreading, editing, formatting and review for accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to the administrative management of lawyers' practices, involving file opening and closure, meeting scheduling, and coordination of travel and accommodations.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including docket entries, client list updates, billing coordination, expense processing, and invoice payments in accordance with firm accounting policies.
- Facilitating communication between lawyers and internal/external parties.
- Maintaining an organized and current file system for client files, including diarizing key dates and tracking the status of client matters.
Qualifications:- Post-Secondary education in legal administration or a Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college is required.
- Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including attention to spelling and grammar.
- Strong prioritization skills and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Upholds a high level of professionalism and maintains confidentiality in all matters.
- Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to: careers@LN.Law and include the name of the role in the subject line. -
Legal Assistant (Ottawa)
We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Ottawa office. This position offers a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to become an integral part of our team, supporting our lawyers and contributing to the seamless operation of their practice. The ideal candidate will be newly entering the workforce, eager to apply their knowledge and skills in legal administration, and keen to develop their professional expertise in a supportive environment.
What you will be doing:
- Assist with articles of incorporation, amendments, amalgamations, dissolutions, continuance, arrangements, etc.
- Collaborating to prepare and compile various emails, letters, and legal documents, including proofreading, editing, formatting and review for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintaining Corporate Minute Books in accordance with the Corporate Governance through analysis and upkeep of information
- Contribute to the administrative management of lawyers' practices, involving file opening and closure, meeting scheduling, and coordination of travel and accommodations.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including docket entries, client list updates, billing coordination, expense processing, and invoice payments in accordance with firm accounting policies.
- Facilitating communication between lawyers and internal/external parties.
- Maintaining an organized and current file system for client files, including diarizing key dates and tracking the status of client matters.
Qualifications:
- Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including attention to spelling and grammar.
- Strong prioritization skills and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Upholds a high level of professionalism and maintains confidentiality in all matters.
- Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to: careers@LN.Law and include the name of the role in the subject line.
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Litigation Assistant (Downtown Toronto)
We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join our Downtown office. As an important member of our team, the Litigation Assistant will play a key role in supporting our lawyers and ensuring the seamless operation of their practice. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating proficiency in legal administration.
What you will be doing:
- Collaborate in the preparation and compilation of litigation documents, encompassing affidavits, notices, motion records, factums, and books of authorities.
- Manage communication with process servers for the efficient service and filing of court materials.
- Coordinate with court offices to facilitate trial and motions bookings and handle related court material filings.
- Skillfully draft and edit various correspondences and documents, including memos, letters, emails, reports, presentations, court forms, and legal documents.
- Contribute to the administrative management of lawyers' practices, involving file opening and closure, meeting scheduling, and coordination of travel and accommodations.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including docket entries, client list updates, billing coordination, expense processing, and invoice payments in accordance with firm accounting policies.
- Utilize proofreading and editing skills to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting of all work products, including attention to spelling and grammar.
- Act as a liaison between lawyers and internal/external parties, facilitating effective communication on file progression and related matters.
- Maintain an organized and current file system for client files.
Qualifications:
- Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent with a minimum of two years' relevant experience.
- Proficient knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, court practices, and procedures.
- Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong prioritization skills and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Upholds a high level of professionalism and maintains confidentiality in all matters.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/Outlook).
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to: careers@LN.Law
Lawyers
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Municipal, Land Use Planning & Development law Associate (Downtown Toronto)
Location: Downtown Toronto Office
3-7 years of experience
Loopstra Nixon is seeking an intermediate associate to join our busy Municipal, Land Use Planning & Development law practice group.
The right candidate will have a strong academic background, an aptitude to work independently while collaborating with other team members and a demonstrated interest in planning and real estate development law. Our firm offers an robust opportunities for independent carriage of files commensurate with experience and direct access to top-tier clients. You will have the support and direct mentorship from a well-established team.
Loopstra Nixon offers a compensation package competitive with Toronto’s large firms.
Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to: careers@LN.Law
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Commercial Litigation Associate (Head Office)
Loopstra Nixon’s growing commercial litigation group is seeking an experienced associate.
Location: Head Office
3-6 years of experience
The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials, solid work experience, a passion for litigation and a desire to work in a high-performance environment.
We offer sophisticated litigation files, top-tier clients, the support and mentorship of our senior litigation team and an opportunity to get on your feet early and often. Our group has more than doubled in size over the past five years and we hope you will be part of our continued growth. Loopstra Nixon’s compensation package is competitive with the Toronto marketplace.
Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to: careers@LN.Law
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Wills & Estates Planning Associate
Location: Downtown office or our head office. Candidates must be able to commute to both locations.
4-7 years of experience
Loopstra Nixon is seeking an intermediate associate to join our busy Wills & Estates practice group.
The right candidate will have a strong academic background, an aptitude to work independently while collaborating with other team members and an interest in the wills & estates practice area. Our firm offers an opportunity for independent carriage of files as your experience develops and top tier clients. You will have the support and mentorship of a well established team.Loopstra Nixon offers a compensation package competitive with Toronto’s large firms.
Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to: careers@LN.Law