Personal Injury Lawyer

Company Description Badre Law Professional Corporation is a dedicated personal injury law firm serving clients across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. The firm focuses on client-centered service, prioritizing clear communication, regular updates, and strong advocacy throughout every claim. With deep knowledge of rehabilitation, care, and long-term needs, the team supports injured individuals and their families through complex recovery processes. Badre Law handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle and ATV accidents, disability claims, nursing home negligence, slip and fall incidents, spinal cord and brain injuries, wrongful death, and other serious injuries.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Personal Injury Lawyer role based in Ottawa, ON. The lawyer will help manage a caseload of personal injury files from intake to resolution, including interviewing clients, gathering evidence, and assessing liability and damages. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings and legal documents, preparing settlement briefs, conducting negotiations with insurers and defense counsel, and representing clients at mediations, examinations for discovery, and court proceedings as needed. The role also involves coordinating with medical and rehabilitation professionals, analyzing medical and expert reports, and advising clients on strategy, risk, and potential outcomes. The lawyer is expected to maintain timely communication with clients, ensure all deadlines are met, uphold high ethical standards, and contribute to the firm’s reputation for compassionate, results-driven advocacy.

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with 1-3 years experience in personal injury litigation or civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, including the ability to draft pleadings, factums, and settlement documents clearly and persuasively.
• Client-focused skills, including empathetic communication, active listening, and the ability to explain complex legal concepts in accessible terms.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills for handling mediations, settlement discussions, and court appearances effectively.
• Case management abilities, including file organization, time management, attention to detail, and adherence to procedural deadlines.
• Experience working with medical, rehabilitation, and insurance professionals, and comfort reviewing medical and expert reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small firm environment, while managing responsibilities independently and exercising sound judgment.
• Experience with motor vehicle accident claims, disability claims, and other personal injury matters in Ontario is an asset.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and respectful, non-discriminatory service to clients and colleagues.