Daniel Brown Law LLP is a Toronto-based boutique law firm specializing in criminal trials and appeals. We are looking for an associate lawyer to join our office.
About Daniel Brown Law LLP:
For nearly two decades, we have represented organizations and individuals in criminal litigation at trial and on appeal. Our firm has repeatedly been recognized as one of Canada’s top criminal law boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and nationally ranked as one of Canada’s best criminal defence firms by Best Lawyers. We remain dedicated to superior advice and advocacy using the same innovation and dedication on which our firm was founded. We regularly appear before trial courts across the province, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada on complex, serious, and precedent-setting cases.
Job Description:
We are seeking an associate with a passion for criminal defence work to join our growing team of trial and appeal lawyers. The ideal candidate is a 0-7 year call, interested in managing and litigating their own assigned trial and appellate matters and acting as co-counsel for more complicated criminal cases.
We are looking for a lawyer who thinks critically, works well with a team, and can effectively manage their time on a wide range of tasks. While prior criminal law experience is an asset, it is not a requirement for the position.
The associate’s work assignments would include:
- Conducting initial consultations with clients to assess client goals and provide preliminary legal advice;
- Representing clients throughout their cases, including pre-trial negotiations and court preparation;
- Drafting applications, factums, and other court documents;
- Legal research;
- Conducting bail hearings;
- Arguing contested applications;
- Representing clients at trial or on appeal; and
- Legal writing including content for books, papers, and articles.
We take mentorship seriously. In addition to working collaboratively on the firm’s files alongside senior lawyers, we will regularly meet to discuss emerging legal issues and trial strategy as well as professional development. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to learn how to build all aspects of their criminal defence practice from the ground up.
We encourage applications from equity-seeking groups.
Compensation:
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the applicant’s skills and experience and ranges from $90,000 to $150,000, plus benefits, insurance, and Law Society fees. This position is eligible for annual salary review and the potential for both bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
How to Apply:
Please forward a cover letter, resumé, writing sample, transcripts, and two reference letters or the names of two referees to Daniel Brown at [email protected].
All applications will be held in confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: March 20, 2025
Start Date: Summer 2025 (though flexible)