Legal Careers at Auger Hollingsworth
Are you a recent law school graduate or an experienced personal injury lawyer looking for a new firm to call home? If so, Auger Hollingsworth is looking for new team members to join their distinguished roster of legal experts in Ottawa and Toronto.
Current openings are below and candidates are encouraged to apply to Richard Auger at [email protected].
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Our Mission:
The Criminal Defence litigation group of Auger Hollingsworth Lawyers want to hire an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer to have full carriage of criminal defence files from inception through to trial. There will also be opportunities to learn and conduct civil litigation matters.
It is mandatory that the Lawyer must have at least 3 years of criminal litigation experience as either defence counsel or crown counsel. Ideally, the candidate would live in the Ottawa area. However, for the right “A Player”, the candidate can live anywhere in Ontario if willing to travel throughout Ontario when necessary. We have offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Although we prefer the lawyer to be on-site we are open to hybrid or remote for the right candidate.
This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to focus on the practice of law and not marketing of legal services or running a business! We provide all clients, systems, operations, support, marketing and processes so that you can focus on top client service and results. This will allow you to maintain a productive and prolific caseload with the ability to impact the lives of many people who need your help. You will have access to practice management, excellent technology and research resources. You will have professional autonomy but still have the support and collaboration of an established firm and senior counsel as mentors and co-counsel.
Outcomes/Deliverables:
- Defend criminal and regulatory matters on behalf of accused persons in a timely manner to resolution or to trial if necessary
- Meet with clients and build cases from inception through to pre-trial and trial.
- Collaborate with other lawyers and firm owners on case developments and strategies.
- Be continually engaged in continuing legal education, reading case law, attending legal conferences and otherwise learning how to improve your trial litigation knowledge and skills.
Competencies:
- Experience as either lead counsel or co-counsel in conducting at least 25 criminal trials to verdict. Crown counsel or defence experience are both encouraged to apply.
- Must demonstrate through reported cases, writing samples and/or professional references that you have superb oral and written advocacy skills.
- Able to demonstrate being an excellent legal researcher and writer. • Able to demonstrate exceptionally high-quality legal documents with original content and recent jurisprudence including Facta, all pre-trial Applications, s. 276 and s. 278 Applications, Supporting affidavits, Charter Applications, up to date casebooks, written submissions etc. • You must have an excellent reputation amongst defence counsel, crown counsel and the judiciary;
- Only “A Players” who understand that in order to be a top litigation lawyer one must work hard and long hours, continually learn and go the extra mile at all times.
- Your actions must align with your words. Do what you say! • Organization and Planning: Plan, organize and schedule future litigation events in order to ensure cases are moving toward resolution or trial on a regular basis.
- Must be able to demonstrate superb trial preparation experience and skills.
- Enthusiastic and always brings high energy
- Work ethic: Willing to work long hours to achieve excellent results • Superior soft skills and emotional intelligence enabling you to get the very best out of all those with whom you interact
- Unquestionable honesty and integrity, decision making skills, and creativity. Earns a high level of trust
- A competitive nature with an unrelenting desire to win ethically.
Culture and Compensation:
- We promote individuality and support diversification. We foster a work environment comprised of legal professionals with varied skills, lifestyles, and opinions. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
- We offer a collegial work environment with competitive salary, bonus opportunities and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation, life and long-term disability insurance, and a firm matching pension plan.
Our Core Values and What We Believe In:
- Brutal Honesty: We are brutally honest about everything to everyone, we tell the truth about everything to all clients, the Courts, other lawyers, fellow teammates and the public in general. We don’t sugar coat or just tell others what they want to hear. We say “what needs to be said.”
- We have No B.S. Accountability: We are brave enough to admit when we’re wrong or when we’ve made mistakes and take the initiative to correct the issue. At the same time, we also own and celebrate all WINS!
- We execute with Excellence. We value all progress and achievement for clients and all team members.
Apply in Strict Confidence:
Please email a brief outline explaining how you meet the above requirements with any supporting material, including resume and cover letter to the attention of Richard Auger at [email protected].
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer
Earn over $200,000 per year working 100% remotely!
Our Mission:
Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers want to hire an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer to have full carriage of plaintiff files from inception through to conclusion.
The Lawyer must have at least 3 years of personal injury litigation experience on behalf of either plaintiffs or defendants.
We need a strong litigation lawyer who can roll up their sleeves and step into a full litigation practice.
Ideally, the candidate would live in the GTA, Ottawa, or Kingston. However, the right “A” Player, can live anywhere in Ontario if they are willing to do some travel to Toronto and Ottawa. We are offering either in-office, hybrid, or fully remote.
Outcomes/Deliverables:
- Work independently with your law clerk/paralegal to prosecute plaintiffs’ cases promptly and to achieve a fair, reasonable
and timely resolution. - Meet with clients and build cases from inception/pre-litigation through to discovery, mediation, pre-trial, and trial.
- Plan all cases each quarter forward to ensure that cases will be ready for resolution.
- Maintain a weekly target of fair and reasonable settlements to ensure clients are receiving excellent results and the firm is
generating regular revenue. - Manage, delegate to, and supervise a law clerk/paralegal.
- Collaborate with other associate lawyers and firm owners on case development and strategies.
- Be continually engaged in continuing legal education, reading case law, attending legal conferences, and otherwise learning how to
improve your litigation knowledge and skills.
Competencies:
- Only an “A Player” who understands that to be a top litigator lawyer one must work hard and long hours, continually learn, and go the extra mile at all times.
- Your actions must align with your words. Do what you say!
- Organization and Planning: Plan, organize, and schedule future litigation events to ensure cases are moving toward
resolution on a weekly/quarterly basis. - Strategic Executor of all litigation skills including client management, preparing for and attending discovery, mediation, pre-trial, and trial.
- Enthusiastic and always brings high energy!
- Work ethic: Willing to work long hours to achieve excellent results.
- Superior soft skills and emotional intelligence enable you to get the very best out of all those with whom you interact.
- Unquestionable honesty and integrity, decision-making skills, and creativity. Earns a high level of trust A competitive nature with an unrelenting desire to win
Culture and Compensation:
- We promote individuality and support diversification. We foster a work environment comprised of legal professionals with varied skills, lifestyles, and opinions. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
- We offer a collegial work environment with competitive salary, profit share, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation, life, and long-term disability insurance, and a firm matching pension plan.
Apply in Strict Confidence:
Please email a brief outline explaining how you meet the above requirements with any supporting material, including a resume and cover letter to the attention of Richard Auger at [email protected].
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
Marketing Coordinator
Auger Hollingsworth is seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator to guide firm-wide, multi-channel, marketing activities (online and offline). Working across our practice areas and with a range of contractors, the position will coordinate all marketing activities to support the firm’s growth objectives across Ontario.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s University Degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related discipline required. Please do not apply if you do not have a University Degree.
- 3+ years’ marketing, advertising, or brand-based experience, ideally in a law firm or professional services organization.
- Experience must be demonstrated during the interview phase by showing your portfolio and/or previous campaign/writing samples
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ideally, bilingual with fluency in English and French
- Strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills with a get-things-done approach
- Experience working with a range of marketing tools, software, and platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator, MailChimp, Google Analytics, Search Console, Ads, etc.)
Culture and Compensation:
- Ottawa-based position working from our Ottawa office in a flexible/hybrid structure.
- We offer a collegial work environment with competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation, life and long-term disability insurance, and a firm matching pension plan.
- We promote individuality and support diversification. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
Our Core Values and What We Believe In:
- We get it Done.
- We have No B.S. Accountability: We are brave enough to admit when we’re wrong or when we’ve made mistakes and take the initiative to correct the issue. We also own and celebrate all WINS!
- We serve with Integrity.
- We execute with Excellence. We value progress and achievement! Progress for clients and all team members.
Apply in Strict Confidence:
Please email a brief outline explaining how you meet the above requirements with any supporting material, including a resume and cover letter to the attention of Richard Auger at [email protected].
We thank all candidates for their application but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
Law Clerk or Paralegal | Plaintiff Personal Injury
100% Remote Work Possibility & Signing Bonus
Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers are hiring a Personal Injury Law Clerk or Paralegal to directly support an experienced plaintiff lawyer. The Law Clerk or Paralegal must have at least 3 years of personal injury litigation experience on behalf of either plaintiffs or defendants.
Outcomes/Deliverables:
- Work independently under the direction of a lawyer to prosecute plaintiff cases promptly and to achieve a fair, reasonable, and timely resolution.
- Meet with clients, build cases, and execute a plan to ensure that cases will be ready for resolution, mediation, pre-trial, or trial.
- Manage, delegate to, and supervise outside vendors including private investigators, health care providers, experts, etc.
- Negotiate resolutions where authorized to do so by the LSO.
- Collaborate with other firm paralegals, associate lawyers, and firm owners on case development and strategies.
- Be continually engaged in continuing legal education, reading case law, attending legal conferences, and otherwise learning how to improve litigation knowledge and skills and overall passion to become a top law clerk/paralegal!
Competencies:
- Strategic Executor of all litigation skills including client management and case building and preparation.
- Superior soft skills and emotional intelligence. Enthusiastic and always brings high energy.
- Brutal honesty and integrity, decision-making skills, and creativity. Always earning a high level of trust.
Culture and Compensation:
- 100% Remote work possibility. Alternatively, hybrid or in-office work arrangements in Toronto or Ottawa offices are also available.
- We offer a collegial work environment with a competitive salary, profit share, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation, life and long-term disability insurance, and a firm matching pension plan.
- We promote individuality and support diversification. We foster a work environment comprised of legal professionals with varied skills, lifestyles, and opinions. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
Our Core Values and What We Believe In:
- We get it Done.
- We have No B.S. Accountability: We are brave enough to admit when we’re wrong or when we’ve made mistakes and take the initiative to correct the issue. We also own and celebrate all WINS!
- We serve with Integrity.
- We execute with Excellence. We value progress and achievement! Progress for clients and all team members
Apply in Strict Confidence:
Please email a brief outline explaining how you meet the above requirements including a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
Articling Student | Beginning June 1, 2024
Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers is looking to hire an articling student to join our Ottawa office. We welcome applicants from Canadian law schools and NCA Applicants. NCA applicants must have a Certificate and be eligible for articling. Our founding lawyers are experienced and approved Articling Principals with the Law Society of Ontario and the candidate’s placement will comply with the Articling Program/Experiential Training requirements. Our articling student program is part of our long-term recruitment system and has been extremely successful for both the firm and the students. Our hiring approach includes summer students and articling students with the hope those students return as an associate lawyer.
- Eligibility: Law students eligible for articling positions
- Hours: Full-time hours
- Salary: Based on a salary of $65,000/year plus benefits package
- Position Start: June 1, 2024, or as agreed with the successful candidate
The Role:
Our firm’s articling positions are designed to provide in-depth experience in all aspects of a busy Ontario wide litigation law firm. The articling student will learn how our litigation law firm delivers legal services across Ontario to individuals who have suffered an injury. The articling student will gain hands-on, practical experience using all firm systems and technology. The articling student will be part of a litigation team working with all our lawyers, paralegals and law clerks. The articling student will perform a variety of litigation related tasks suitable for articling including:
- Attend court including criminal remand court
- Draft memorandums for mediations, pre-trials, various research topics, etc.
- Draft pleadings, motion materials
- Assist lawyers in preparing for trials, mediations, discovery
- Carriage of Small Claims matters and attend Small Claims Court
- Attend discovery, mediations and pre-trial conferences with our lawyers
- Represent clients at Examinations Under Oath
- Regular communication with clients
- Research and write about case law, legal issues and civil procedure
- Liaise with firm lawyers and clients to gather and organize facts for file development
- Work with experts under the direction of lawyers
Your Strengths:
- COACHABLE! and therefore want to learn as much as you can about the practice of law
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Team player and also able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Enthusiastic and always brings high energy. Superior soft skills and emotional intelligence enabling you to get the very best out of all those with whom you interact
- Unquestionable honesty and integrity, decision making skills, and creativity. Always earning a high level of trust.
Culture and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation. We promote individuality and support diversity.
- We foster a work environment comprised of legal professionals with varied skills, lifestyles, and opinions. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
- Flexible work arrangements with hybrid and in-office in the Ottawa office.
- We offer a collegial work environment with competitive salaries and group benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Our Core Values and What We Believe In:
- We get it Done.
- We have No B.S. Accountability: We are brave enough to admit when we’re wrong or when we’ve made mistakes and take the initiative to correct the issue. We also own and celebrate all WINS!
- We serve with Integrity.
- We execute with Excellence. We value progress and achievement! Progress for clients and all team members.
How to Apply:
Please including the following documents with an email submission to [email protected].
- A cover letter detailing your interest in our firm and how you meet the above requirements
- Detailed and updated resume
- One (1) writing sample
- University transcripts
- References will be requested if granted an interview
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all candidates for their application but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
Law Student Positions | Part-time, flexible positions available
Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers is looking to hire law students for current part-time positions. These opportunities provide great exposure to all aspects of a busy Ontario wide litigation law firm.
Our law student program is part of our long-term recruitment system and has been extremely successful for both the firm and the students. Our hiring approach includes part-time positions (during studies), full-time summer students, and articling students with the hope students return as an associate lawyer. This recruitment is for positions that will work on a part-time basis throughout the year.
- Eligibility: Second year law students
- Hours: Flexible hours and typically 5-10+ hours per week. Positions will include some set evening and weekend shifts/hours.
- Rate: $30.00/hour
- Position Start: Immediately
The Role:
Through these positions, law students will gain exposure to aspects of the firm’s litigation practice in accident and personal injury cases. Positions are designed to provide hands-on, practical experience using all firm systems and technology. Working alongside our litigation team, students will collaborate with our lawyers, paralegals and law clerks and will gain valuable exposure and skills across the full case cycle from new client intake through case resolution. Tasks and responsibilities will vary and may include:
Legal and case support:
- Contribute to drafting statement of claims, memorandums for mediations, pre-trials, various research topics, etc.
- Assist, under supervisions, in preparing pleadings, motion materials
- Research and write about case law, legal issues and civil procedure
- Liaise with firm lawyers and clients to gather and organize facts for file development
Client Communication:
- Support communication with clients, including conducting new client intake interviews
- Triage calls and speak with potential clients to determine the nature and scope of their case
- Arrange follow up meetings with lawyers
- Assist with preparation of retainer agreements and new client authorizations
Your Strengths:
- COACHABLE! and therefore want to learn as much as you can about the practice of law
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Team player and also able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Enthusiastic and always brings high energy. Superior soft skills and emotional intelligence enabling you to get the very best out of all those with whom you interact
- Unquestionable honesty and integrity, decision making skills, and creativity. Always earning a high level of trust.
Culture and Compensation:
- Hourly rate: $30.00/hour.
- We promote individuality and support diversity.
- We foster a work environment comprised of legal professionals with varied skills, lifestyles, and opinions. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
- Flexible work arrangements with hybrid and in-office in the Ottawa office.
Our Core Values and What We Believe In:
- We get it Done.
- We have No B.S. Accountability: We are brave enough to admit when we’re wrong or when we’ve made mistakes and take the initiative to correct the issue. We also own and celebrate all WINS!
- We serve with Integrity.
- We execute with Excellence. We value progress and achievement! Progress for clients and all team members.
How to Apply:
Please including the following documents with an email submission to [email protected].
- Cover letter detailing your interest in our firm and how you meet the above requirements.
- Detailed and updated resume
- One (1) writing sample
- University transcripts
- References will be requested if granted an interview
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all candidates for their application but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
Law Student Positions | Full-time, Summer 2024
Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers is looking to hire law students for full-time summer (2024) positions. These opportunities provide great exposure to all aspects of a busy Ontario wide litigation law firm.
Our law student program is part of our long-term recruitment system and has been extremely successful for both the firm and the students. Our hiring approach includes part-time positions (during studies), full-time summer students, and articling students with the hope students return as an associate lawyer. This recruitment is for students to work during the summer period.
- Eligibility: Second year law students
- Hours: Full-time hours for the summer period
- Rate: $30.00/hour
- Position Start: April/May 2024
The Role:
Through these positions, law students will gain exposure to all aspects of the firm’s litigation practice in accident and personal injury cases. Positions are designed to provide hands-on, practical experience using all firm systems and technology. Working alongside our litigation team, students will collaborate with our lawyers, paralegals and law clerks and will gain valuable exposure and skills across the full case cycle from new client intake through case resolution. Tasks and responsibilities include:
- Contribute to drafting statement of claims, memorandums for mediations, pre-trials, various research topics, etc.
- Assist, under supervision, in preparing pleadings, motion materials
- Assist lawyers in preparing for trials, mediations, discovery
- Support communication with clients, including conducting new client intake interviews
- Research and write about case law, legal issues and civil procedure
- Liaise with firm lawyers and clients to gather and organize facts for file development
Your Strengths:
- COACHABLE! and therefore want to learn as much as you can about the practice of law
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Team player and also able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Enthusiastic and always brings high energy. Superior soft skills and emotional intelligence enabling you to get the very best out of all those with whom you interact
- Unquestionable honesty and integrity, decision making skills, and creativity. Always earning a high level of trust.
Culture and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation. We promote individuality and support diversity.
- We foster a work environment comprised of legal professionals with varied skills, lifestyles, and opinions. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. The Firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals of diverse ethnicity, culture, race, gender, and minority orientation.
- Flexible work arrangements with hybrid and in-office in the Ottawa office.
Our Core Values and What We Believe In:
- We get it Done.
- We have No B.S. Accountability: We are brave enough to admit when we’re wrong or when we’ve made mistakes and take the initiative to correct the issue. We also own and celebrate all WINS!
- We serve with Integrity.
- We execute with Excellence. We value progress and achievement! Progress for clients and all team members.
How to Apply:
Please including the following documents in an email submission to [email protected].
- A cover letter detailing your interest in our firm and how you meet the above requirements.
- Detailed and updated resume
- One (1) writing sample
- University transcripts
- References will be requested if granted an interview
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all candidates for their application but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
(Last Updated: February 12, 2024)
