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Litigation Associate

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum 3 years of post-call litigation experience
Posting language
English
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We are partnering with a well-established, growing mid-sized law firm in Toronto to recruit a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of post-call experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team, work on a diverse range of commercial, civil and estates litigation matters, receive mentorship from experienced senior practitioners, and develop your own practice.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation based on experience (~115k – 160k+)

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to build and grow your own practice.
  • Annual billable expectations are reasonable and designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage litigation files with support from senior counsel, including client meetings, client communications, drafting pleadings, motion records and mediation memorandums, as well as assisting with trial preparation.
  • Support senior counsel on complex litigation matters through legal drafting, research, litigation strategy discussions and file management.
  • Assist with the development and marketing of the litigation practice and the firm.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of professional backgrounds.???????

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of post-call litigation experience
  • Experience in commercial, civil and/or estates litigation.
  • Courtroom experience and confidence in managing files independently.
  • Strong drafting, communication, organization and client management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive, accountable and collaborative approach with a strong desire to continue developing litigation expertise.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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Responsibilities

The Litigation Associate will manage litigation files with senior counsel support, including client meetings, pleadings, motion records, mediation memorandums and trial preparation. The role also includes legal research, drafting, and helping develop the firm's litigation practice and client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 3 years of post-call litigation experience, ideally in commercial, civil or estates matters, plus courtroom experience. Strong drafting, communication, organization and client management skills are required, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

  • Litigation file management
  • Legal drafting
  • Pleadings drafting
  • Motion records
  • Mediation memorandums
  • Legal research
  • Trial preparation
  • Courtroom advocacy
  • Commercial litigation
  • Civil litigation
  • Estates litigation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Time and priority management
  • Business development

Benefits

  • Mentorship and professional development
  • Opportunity to build own practice

Categories

  • Legal
  • Consulting
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • litigation associate
  • lawyer
  • commercial litigation
  • civil litigation
  • estates litigation
  • pleadings
  • motion record
  • mediation
  • trial preparation
  • legal research
  • legal drafting
  • client management
  • Toronto
  • law firm
  • Ontario
  • Aplin

Seniority

Mid level

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