Personal Injury Lawyer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Manage a high-volume personal injury caseload, primarily involving tort and motor vehicle accident claims, from intake through resolution. Draft litigation materials, conduct proceedings and negotiations, communicate with clients and other stakeholders, assess case evidence and strategy, and support the growth of the firm’s practice.

Job details

Personal Injury Lawyer 2–5 Years of Experience | Etobicoke, Ontario | Hybrid Our client, a well-established and growing boutique law firm in Etobicoke, is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer with 2–5 years of experience to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who is ready to take meaningful carriage of files while working closely with an experienced senior lawyer in a friendly, technology-forward environment. The Opportunity The successful candidate will manage a busy personal injury caseload with a primary focus on tort matters, including motor vehicle accident claims. The role offers significant independence and responsibility, together with mentorship and strategic guidance from senior counsel. Key Responsibilities · Independently manage personal injury files from intake through resolution, with appropriate support and oversight. · Handle a high-volume caseload consisting primarily of tort claims, including motor vehicle accident matters. · Draft pleadings, mediation briefs, settlement proposals, correspondence, and other litigation materials. · Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, settlement negotiations, and other litigation proceedings. · Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, experts, and other stakeholders. · Assess liability, damages, medical evidence, and litigation strategy throughout the life of each file. · Use Filevine, artificial-intelligence tools, and other technology to support efficient file management and client service. · Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm’s personal injury practice. Qualifications · Two to five years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably gained in Ontario. · Called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. · Experience managing tort files and a sound understanding of Ontario personal injury litigation procedure. · Strong drafting, advocacy, negotiation, organizational, and client-service skills. · Comfort managing a busy caseload and taking ownership of files and deadlines. · A practical, collaborative, and business-minded approach to legal practice. · Canadian legal education is preferred. Compensation & Benefits · Competitive guaranteed base salary with additional fee-based compensation upon reaching an established target. · Employer-paid benefits. · Three weeks of paid time off. · No formal billable-hour target. · Three-month probationary period. Work Environment · Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day working remotely. · Supportive, friendly, and collegial team of approximately 20 professionals. · Strong commitment to work-life balance, professional development, and modern legal technology. Why Join? This role offers the autonomy to manage files, access to senior mentorship, meaningful performance-based upside, and the chance to help grow a respected personal injury practice without a formal billable-hour requirement.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants need two to five years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably in Ontario, and must be called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. They should have experience managing tort files, strong drafting, advocacy, negotiation, organizational, and client-service skills, and a collaborative, practical approach; Canadian legal education is preferred.