Bridging Talent
With Opportunity

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Associate with 1–2 years of post-call experience to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will work primarily in the areas of personal injury and real estate law, providing effective legal representation and client-focused service. This is a permanent position with growth opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall claims, and other tort-related cases.

Draft and review real estate documentation, including purchase/sale agreements, title transfers, mortgage documents, and closing documents.

Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings as required.

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, affidavits, and legal opinions.

Provide sound legal advice and advocacy while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Collaborate with senior counsel and support staff to ensure efficient and timely resolution of files.

Maintain compliance with Law Society regulations and ethical standards.

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a full-time Manager to become a part of the HGA Family and add value to our incredible team. The ideal candidate will take on the position of trusted liaison between partners and clients in reviewing client files, providing technical expertise, and assume leadership roles on complex files. The Manager will report directly to their respective partners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, this individual will be provided the opportunity to mentor our junior and intermediate-level accountants.

Perfect for someone who understands the value of customer service, this individual will enjoy working alongside the partners to support our large range of clients and be equally as invested in who our clients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. A high level of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in this role, as well as the ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Supervising the preparation of financial statements of business clients, reviewing the work of Staff Accountants, and completing complex portions of the file;
Maintaining high quality control by overseeing and reviewing Compilation and Review Engagements;
Reviewing Corporate, Personal and Trust income tax returns and other tax forms;
Reviewing, investigating and correcting discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports;
Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures;
Performing technical research, developing and documenting tax planning recommendations for individuals and corporations;
Assisting with the execution of corporate reorganizations;
Overseeing the organization and prioritization of the work of Staff Accountants, including the management of engagement costs and billings;
Mentoring and supporting the professional development needs of Staff Accountants;
Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop; and
Contributing to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

The right candidate will be familiar with how personal injury claims are handled and processed. The responsibilities will include the following:

• Gathering client records from various sources
• Preparing and reviewing a number of litigation documents
• Organizing client files
• Written and verbal communication with clients, opposing counsels, insurance representative, etc.
• Organizing and preparing Affidavit of Records and Bills of Costs
• Requesting and reviewing medical, employment and general personal information
• Maintaining confidentiality of client files and records
• Responsible for time management and prioritization of tasks for various individuals
• Proficient at managing a demanding workload supporting a very busy practice
• Answering telephone calls
• Providing additional assistance to lawyers and other co-workers as required