Associate Lawyer - Litigation
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$50,000 to $100,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- Master’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Our Firm
Our client is an established litigation boutique firm providing legal representation in a broad range of litigation matters, including personal injury, statutory accident benefits, and general civil litigation.
We are currently seeking a motivated and capable Associate Lawyer with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join our growing practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to further develop their litigation and advocacy skills, assume greater responsibility for files, and build a long-term career within an established litigation firm.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of litigation matters, including:
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé and a brief cover letter outlining their litigation experience.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Education: Master's Degree (required)
Experience: Litigation: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification: LSO Registration (required)
Work Location: In person
Our client is an established litigation boutique firm providing legal representation in a broad range of litigation matters, including personal injury, statutory accident benefits, and general civil litigation.
We are currently seeking a motivated and capable Associate Lawyer with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join our growing practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to further develop their litigation and advocacy skills, assume greater responsibility for files, and build a long-term career within an established litigation firm.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A law degree from an Ontario law school.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 2-3 years of practical litigation experience, preferably with an emphasis on personal injury, Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) claims, and general civil litigation.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motion materials, legal opinions, and other litigation documents.
- Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT).
- Experience with examinations for discovery, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Strong analytical, research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic.
- The ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple files and deadlines.
The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of litigation matters, including:
- Managing personal injury, accident benefits, and general civil litigation files.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other court documents.
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions.
- Attending examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, and hearings.
- Negotiating settlements and communicating with opposing counsel.
- Working directly with clients, experts, and other professionals.
- Assisting with trial preparation and participating in court proceedings.
- Exposure to a broad range of litigation matters.
- Hands-on experience and meaningful responsibility for files.
- Opportunities to develop courtroom and advocacy skills.
- Mentorship and professional development.
- A collegial and supportive working environment.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for long-term professional growth.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé and a brief cover letter outlining their litigation experience.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Education: Master's Degree (required)
Experience: Litigation: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification: LSO Registration (required)
Work Location: In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage personal injury, accident benefits, and general civil litigation files, including drafting court documents, conducting legal research, and preparing opinions. Attend discoveries, mediations, motions, and hearings; negotiate settlements; work with clients and other professionals; and assist with trial preparation and court proceedings.
Requirements
Requires a law degree from an Ontario law school, good-standing membership with the Law Society of Ontario, and 2–3 years of practical litigation experience. Candidates should have strong drafting, research, analytical, organizational, and advocacy skills, with familiarity with civil procedure and LAT proceedings.
Skills
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Statutory Accident Benefits
- General Civil Litigation
- Pleadings And Motion Materials
- Legal Research
- Legal Opinion Drafting
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Licence Appeal Tribunal Proceedings
- Examinations For Discovery
- Mediations
- Settlement Negotiations
- Oral Advocacy
- File Management
- Client Communication
- Trial Preparation
Benefits
- Mentorship And Professional Development
- Collegial And Supportive Working Environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Long-Term Professional Growth
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
- SABS Claims
- General Civil Litigation
- Law Society Of Ontario
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Licence Appeal Tribunal
- Pleadings
- Motion Materials
- Affidavits
- Legal Opinions
- Legal Research
- Examinations For Discovery
- Mediations
- Settlement Negotiations
- Oral Advocacy
- File Management
- Trial Preparation
- Court Proceedings
- Client Communication
- Expert Coordination