Associate Lawyer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Nov 12, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$100,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: 2+ years
Posting language: English

Job summary

Manage approximately 200 personal injury tort and accident benefits files from initial claim through resolution, including reviewing evidence, monitoring deadlines, and communicating with clients and other parties. Conduct examinations for discovery, attend motions, pre-trials, and LAT proceedings, draft litigation materials, negotiate settlements, and support legal staff with file management.

Job details

Our client is a boutique personal injury law firm representing individuals who have suffered injuries due to accidents and negligence. The firm handles personal injury tort and accident benefits matters and is seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer to join its team. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 200 files involving personal injury tort and accident benefits matters. Handle personal injury claims from initial stages through resolution. Conduct examinations for discovery. Attend motions, pre-trials, LAT case conferences and hearings. Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation memoranda and LAT submissions. Review medical records, insurance documents and other evidence relevant to client claims. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives and other relevant parties. Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving personal injury and accident benefits disputes. Monitor file progress, deadlines and litigation requirements. Provide guidance and support to legal staff and contribute to effective file management. Qualifications And Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience in personal injury law. Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation is preferred. Strong knowledge of Ontario personal injury law and litigation procedures. Practical experience conducting examinations for discovery. Experience drafting pleadings, motion materials and other litigation documents. Familiarity with accident benefits claims and the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) process. Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload. Strong advocacy, negotiation, communication and organizational skills. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Preferred Qualifications Experience handling both tort and accident benefits files. Experience attending motions, pre-trials and LAT hearings. Previous trial experience is an asset but not mandatory. Compensation And Benefits Annual salary - Depending on experience. Dental care. Flexible schedule. On-site parking. Opportunity to develop hands-on experience in personal injury litigation. Location: Toronto, ON Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Arrangement: On-site Experience: Minimum 2 years

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must have at least two years of personal injury law experience, strong knowledge of Ontario personal injury law and litigation procedures, and practical experience conducting examinations for discovery and drafting litigation documents. They must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and able to manage a substantial caseload; plaintiff-side experience and familiarity with accident benefits and the LAT process are preferred.