Careers At Cohen Highley
Join Our Team at Cohen Highley
Careers At Cohen Highley. Cohen Highley is a dynamic, full-service law firm committed to providing responsive service and effective solutions. Cohen Highley offers its lawyers and staff a friendly professional atmosphere in which to work. We’re always “in the market” to expand our firm with dedicated and talented people. We offer prospective employees competitive salaries and compensation packages, as well as a friendly work environment. Anyone wishing to provide us with a resume in anticipation of future positions can send their resume to the attention of Crystal West. Your resume will be kept on file for three months in anticipation of future employment.
Join Our Team
Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative, and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect.
If you wish to send your resume for us to keep on file for three months, please fax or e-mail your resume to the attention of:
Crystal West
Cohen Highley LLP
One London Place, 255 Queens Ave., 11th Floor
London, ON N6A 5R8
Tel: 519 672-9330
Fax: 519 672-5960
e-mail:
Articling students are an integral part of the process of growth at Cohen Highley LLP. Our evolution as a firm depends upon a solid group of students. The firm has developed an articling program that will benefit the student, while providing for our firm’s future. What follows is an outline of the program.
Our Articling Program
Cohen Highley LLP offers articling students a formal rotation system which gives them exposure to a wide variety of areas of law including:
- Family Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Corporate Commercial
- Commercial Lititgation
- Multi-Residential Housing Law
- Real Estate Law
- Estate Litigation
- Wills, Estates, and Trusts
- Business Law
- Employment Law
Mentor Program
Each articling student is assigned to one of our associate lawyers for the articling year. The program creates the opportunity for the student and mentor to meet regularly to discuss progress to date, student’s expectations, the articling experience, as well as any questions or problems which may arise.
Student Lecture Program
Cohen Highley LLP conducts student lectures on a variety of subjects during the articling year. The program, which begins early in the articling process, is designed to give the articling student insight into different areas of practice, as well as an overview of proceedings in these areas. The lecture topics range from file organization, legal research and writing, to tactics on examinations.
Facilities and Support
Cohen Highley LLP employs a number of law clerks and a rent review consultant. In addition, the articling students have access to experienced legal assistants. There is an excellent library in the office and, when necessary, the University of Western Ontario Law Library and Middlesex Law Association Library are available. Cohen Highley LLP is equipped with the latest computer technologies with access to local online resources as well as to Westlaw Canada.
Our office is located on the 11th floor of One London Place, and all members of the firm have access to the London Life cafeteria and lounge situated across the street.
Student Responsibilities
Cohen Highley LLP recognizes that “hands-on” experience is an important part of the learning process. Students are given the following responsibilities during their articling year at the firm:
- Complete carriage of Small Claims Court files;
- Attendance before Administrative Tribunals;
- Assisting and working with lawyers on files
- Investigation, interviewing and legal research;
- Drafting pleadings, motion records and other proceedings;
- Attending on motions;
- Conducting examinations and cross examinations;
- Incorporation of companies; and
- Drafting wills and assisting in estate administration.
Students also attend with lawyers on trials, appeals, examinations, motions, pre-trial conferences, preliminary hearings and other matters.
Every effort is made to accommodate a student’s special interests in particular areas of practice, and to allow students to follow the progress of files they have worked on.
Remuneration
At Cohen Highley LLP, you will find our compensation and benefits package among the best in Southwestern Ontario. The firm also pays the full tuition fees for the bar admission course regardless of hire back.
Your Future
Cohen Highley LLP has grown substantially since 1974, and it is our intention to continue that quality growth in the future.
Articling students play a substantial role in our plans for the future. It is our preference and practice to invite suitable students to join the firm as associate lawyers. Our hiring history proves it and our future depends on it.
Cohen Highley LLP is committed to providing an excellent articling experience to students – we take our teaching role very seriously. We endeavour to provide a well-rounded and extensive program to students, which will stand them in good stead upon their return to the firm as associate lawyers, or in the pursuit of their careers elsewhere.
Applications – Articling 2025-2026 – London
Applications are due Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Interviews will be conducted the week of May 27th, 2024.
Communications of offers will be made after 5:00p.m. on Thursday, May 30th, 2024.
Application packages should include:
• Cover letter (which specifies which office you are applying to);
• Resume and
• Undergrad and law school transcripts
It is preferable that applications be sent via email as one attachment.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Articling Term at Cohen Highley LLP should be directed to the attention of:
Ken Fraser, Hiring Committee
One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue, 11th Floor
London, Ontario N6A 5R8
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Applications can be sent via email to or may submitted through the viLaw Portal (https://recruitcdn.viglobalcloud.com).
Summer Student Program
Students are an integral part of the process of growth at Cohen Highley LLP. Our evolution as a firm depends upon a solid group of students. The firm has developed articling and summer student programs that benefit the student, while providing for our firm’s future.
Our Summer Program
Applications – Summer 2024
Cohen Highley has hired our Summer Students for 2024. Please check our website for future hiring guidelines.
Inquiries regarding, and applications to, the articling/summer student program at Cohen Highley LLP should be directed to the attention of:
Ken Fraser, Hiring Committee
One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue, 11th Floor
London, Ontario N6A 5R8
email:
Mentor Program
Each student is assigned to one of our associate lawyers for the summer term. The program creates the opportunity for the student and mentor to meet regularly to discuss progress to date, student’s expectations, the summer student experience, as well as any questions or problems which may arise.
Student Lecture Program
Cohen Highley LLP offers in-house lectures on a variety of topics during the summer term. The program is designed to give students insight into different areas of practice, as well as an overview of proceedings in these areas. The lecture topics range from docketing and file organization to legal research and writing.
Facilities and Support
Cohen Highley LLP employs a number of law clerks and a rent review consultant. In addition, students have access to experienced legal assistants. There is an excellent library in the office and, when necessary, the University of Western Ontario Law Library and Middlesex Law Association Library are available. Cohen Highley LLP is equipped with the latest computer technologies with access to local online resources, including Westlaw Canada.
Our office is located on the 11th floor of One London Place and all members of the firm have access to the London Life cafeteria and lounge situated across the street.
Student Responsibilities
Cohen Highley LLP recognizes that “hands-on” experience is an important part of the learning process. During the summer, students will assist and work with lawyers on files and gain experience in:
- Investigation, interviewing and legal research;
- Drafting pleadings, motion records and other proceedings;
- Conducting examinations and cross examinations;
- Incorporation of companies; and
- Drafting wills and assisting in estate administration
Students also have the opportunity to attend with lawyers on trials, appeals, examinations, motions, pre-trial conferences, preliminary hearings, and other matters.
Every effort is made to accommodate a student’s special interests in particular areas of practice and to allow students to follow the progress of files they have worked on.
Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Legal Assistant for our London office.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in a legal environment
- Experience in Family Law considered an asset
- Successful completion of a Law Clerk or Office Administration program
- Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The right candidate will be proficient in the following areas:
- Scheduling Appointments
- Preparing Correspondence
- Maintaining a Bring Forward System
- Opening and Closing Files
Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect.
Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 22, 2024.
Cohen Highley LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.