Our client is a boutique personal injury law firm representing individuals who have suffered injuries due to accidents and negligence. The firm handles personal injury tort and accident benefits matters and is seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer to join its team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of approximately 200 files involving personal injury tort and accident benefits matters.
- Handle personal injury claims from initial stages through resolution.
- Conduct examinations for discovery.
- Attend motions, pre-trials, LAT case conferences and hearings.
- Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation memoranda and LAT submissions.
- Review medical records, insurance documents and other evidence relevant to client claims.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives and other relevant parties.
- Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving personal injury and accident benefits disputes.
- Monitor file progress, deadlines and litigation requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to legal staff and contribute to effective file management.
Qualifications And Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in personal injury law.
- Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario personal injury law and litigation procedures.
- Practical experience conducting examinations for discovery.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motion materials and other litigation documents.
- Familiarity with accident benefits claims and the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) process.
- Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, communication and organizational skills.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling both tort and accident benefits files.
- Experience attending motions, pre-trials and LAT hearings.
- Previous trial experience is an asset but not mandatory.
Compensation And Benefits
- Annual salary - Depending on experience.
- Dental care.
- Flexible schedule.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to develop hands-on experience in personal injury litigation.
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience: Minimum 2 years
