Insurance Defense & Class Actions Associate (2–4 Years)

Job summary

Manage a varied litigation portfolio, including complex motor vehicle accident and tort claims, and defend institutional and corporate clients in class action proceedings. Handle files from initial assessment through certification motions, mediations, hearings, and trials, including providing counsel to insurer and corporate clients.

Job details

Insurance Defense & Class Actions Associate (2–4 Years) Litigation Associate – Toronto A premier Ontario-based law firm is currently looking for a Litigation Associate to join their highly-regarded insurance defense and class actions practice in North York. This firm is recognized for its sophisticated approach to advocacy and a culture that prioritizes professional development and cross-team collaboration. The Opportunity This role is designed for an ambitious lawyer looking to transition into a more substantial platform. You will handle a diverse and challenging portfolio—including complex Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and tort claims, as well as defending major institutional and corporate clients in complex class action proceedings—while gaining direct, hands-on experience in the courtroom and before administrative tribunals. Key Benefits: Trial & Hearing Exposure: Frequent opportunities to lead and assist on high-stakes litigation and class-proceeding matters. Balanced Structure: A competitive and achievable billing target that respects your time. Hybrid Work Environment: A modern hybrid work schedule. Professional Pedigree: Work alongside some of the city's most respected litigators and class action defense counsel in a mentorship-heavy environment. Candidate Requirements Experience: 2–4 years of post-call experience in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation, with exposure to multi-party or class action proceedings. Competence: A proven ability to manage files independently, from initial assessment through to certification motions, mediations, or trial. Strategic Thinking: A proactive approach to file resolution, risk assessment, and a keen eye for detail in large-scale document management. Communication: Exceptional drafting skills and the confidence to provide high-level counsel to sophisticated insurer and corporate clients. Why This Firm? Opportunities at this level within such a prestigious downtown group are infrequent. If you are looking to move away from a siloed role and into a position that offers true career trajectory, courtroom time, and exposure to cutting-edge class action defense work, this is the ideal transition. Confidential Applications To explore this opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV to: Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner – Cartel Inc. First Canadian Place, Suite 2550 ben@cartelinc.com

What you’ll do

Manage a varied litigation portfolio, including complex motor vehicle accident and tort claims, and defend institutional and corporate clients in class action proceedings. Handle files from initial assessment through certification motions, mediations, hearings, and trials, including providing counsel to insurer and corporate clients.

Requirements

Applicants should have 2–4 years of post-call experience in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation, with exposure to multi-party or class action proceedings. They should be able to manage files independently, assess risk and resolution strategies, handle large-scale document management, and provide strong drafting and client-counseling services.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Professional Development
• Mentorship
• Courtroom and Hearing Exposure
• Competitive Billing Target

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• balanced · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Insurance Defense
• Class Action Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
• Tort Claims
• File Management
• Risk Assessment
• Litigation Strategy
• Legal Drafting
• Client Counseling
• Document Management
• Mediation
• Trial Advocacy
• Certification Motions
• Administrative Tribunal Advocacy

Job areas

• Legal

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