Associate Lawyer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Nov 6, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

Manage a diverse employment law and civil litigation caseload, advise clients on claims and legal strategy, and negotiate settlements. Represent clients in hearings, mediations, discoveries, and court proceedings while collaborating with senior counsel and maintaining compliant, efficiently managed files.

Job details

Seeking an Associate Lawyer to join a litigation practice in Etobicoke, ON, with a focus on employment law and civil litigation. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, advise clients on legal strategy, negotiate settlements, and represent clients throughout various litigation proceedings. Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload involving employment law and civil litigation. Meet with clients, assess claims, and provide strategic legal advice. Develop case strategies and advise clients on available legal options. Negotiate settlements and work toward effective dispute resolution. Represent clients at hearings, mediations, discoveries, and court appearances. Collaborate with senior counsel on case strategy and litigation planning. Ensure files are managed efficiently and comply with professional and regulatory requirements. Maintain strong client relationships and provide effective legal representation. Qualifications Experience in employment law and civil litigation. Strong client advisory and case assessment skills. Experience handling settlement negotiations and dispute resolution. Ability to represent clients at hearings, mediations, discoveries, and court proceedings. Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently. Strong organizational skills and attention to professional and regulatory standards.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The candidate should have experience in employment law and civil litigation, with strong client advisory, case assessment, negotiation, and dispute resolution abilities. They should also demonstrate effective advocacy, research, drafting, communication, organizational, and independent caseload management skills, while meeting professional and regulatory standards.