Source: Robert Half Legal--Legal Recruitment
Legal Profession--Hiring Trend in Toronto and Ottawa 2014
In Toronto, the market for skilled legal professionals is tightening. Senior-level lawyers,
law clerks and legal assistants are being hired to support an increase in insurance defense,
corporate law, litigation and real estate-related legal activity, while growth in financial
services is creating demand for compliance experts. Due to competition among law
firms and companies to attract top talent, salaries are rising, and organizations are paying
greater attention to their retention initiatives.
Ottawa also is experiencing an uptick in hiring. Robust business activity in the hightech
sector is fueling demand for legal professionals with intellectual property experience,
particularly for patent agents. Other active practice areas creating demand for lawyers,
law clerks and legal assistants include litigation, corporate transactions, mergers and
acquisitions, and real estate law. Candidates who can demonstrate that they will fit well
within a company’s work environment and are fluent in both English and French have
an added advantage.
Skills and Expertise in Demand-Lawyers and Law Clerks
Lawyers
Across Canada, the most marketable legal professionals are mid- and senior-level lawyer
with extensive experience in high-demand practice areas. Well-networked lawyers with
10-plus years of experience, extensive client contacts and strong business development
skills are sought by law firms of all sizes, while corporate legal departments are recruiting
lawyers with at least five years of experience. In contrast, there are fewer opportunities
currently for entry-level associates and articling students.
Law Clerks and Legal Support Professionals
Law clerks and legal assistants are in demand among organizations of all sizes. Individuals
with expertise in popular practice areas, such as litigation and intellectual property, have
excellent employment prospects. Increasingly, employers seek law clerks and legal assistants
who have college degrees. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software, such
as Summation and PCLaw, as well as e-discovery tools, is requisite for many roles.
Salary Trend for Law Clerks 2013-2014
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