Associate Lawyer, Defence Litigation (Civil Abuse)

Our client, a highly regarded national litigation firm, is seeking a talented Associate Lawyer to join its growing litigation team in Toronto.

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with experience in civil litigation, insurance defence, and/or institutional liability matters to join a collaborative and sophisticated practice handling complex and high-profile claims,

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advance a broad range of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, and other litigation proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and legal opinions.
• Work closely with clients and provide strategic legal advice and litigation support.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex and sensitive litigation files.
• Be largely self-sufficient and able to lead a large number of abuse claims.
• Support/provide a high level of service to existing clients and market to new clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario
• Approximately 5+ years of civil litigation experience--defence litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Must have significant exposure to/interest in the area of institutional liability, civil/historical abuse, professional liability, or other complex litigation matters.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected litigation practice with a strong reputation in the market.
• Work on complex, meaningful, and intellectually challenging matters.
• Significant client exposure and responsibility.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.