Contractor Lawyer

Location: Markham, ON

Job Type: Part-time | Full-time

Full job description

Our client is a boutique corporate/estate law firm located in Markham, Ontario.

They are currently in the process of building a platform to support lawyers with at least 2-5 years of experience who are interested in building their own practice. Their current work is currently primarily focused in the areas of general corporate/commercial work and wills & estates and trusts, but they are planning to expand their services into new areas, including but not limited to: real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy law.

This opportunity is suitable for individuals who are tired of working for larger firms or in-house and wishes to exert greater control over their own work, time, and professional development.

Our client's firm can provide you with the following support as you develop and grow your own practice:

> training / mentorship (both on legal matters and on the business aspects of operating a practice including marketing/sales)

> part-time contractor legal work (part of training / mentorship, potential to grow to full-time depending on candidate)

> marketing support

> IT systems support

> clerical support (depending on type of file)

> virtual office

> accounting support

> access to network of other lawyers/professionals

Compensation will be provided on a profit-share basis, vast majority of the revenue brought in by your own marketing efforts will be returned to you, the firm will retain a small admin fee only - more details will be provided during the interview process.

Most work can be completed remotely with occasional onsite client meetings.

Other Requirements: applicant must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Benefits:

Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON L3R 3W4