Personal Injury Litigation Associate Lawyer

Job summary

The associate will manage plaintiff-side personal injury files from intake through settlement or trial, including conducting examinations for discovery and court appearances. They will also draft litigation documents, develop case strategies, and provide legal guidance to clients while collaborating with senior counsel.

Job details

Location: Toronto, ON Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Personal Injury Litigation Associate Lawyer to join its growing litigation team in Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who is passionate about advocating for injured individuals and handling sophisticated plaintiff-side litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent advocacy abilities, and the confidence to independently manage files while working collaboratively with a team of experienced legal professionals. Key Responsibilities Manage plaintiff-side personal injury files from intake through settlement or trial. Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, pre-trials, and court appearances. Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation briefs, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents. Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to each case. Provide legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the litigation process. Collaborate with senior counsel, experts, and support staff on complex matters. Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and client-focused advocacy. Manage case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures. Qualifications Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of 3 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience. Strong advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting skills. Experience handling tort claims, accident benefits, disability claims, and/or medical malpractice matters is highly preferred. Ability to independently manage litigation files with confidence and attention to detail. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative legal environment. Strong academic credentials and commitment to professional excellence.

What you’ll do

The associate will manage plaintiff-side personal injury files from intake through settlement or trial, including conducting examinations for discovery and court appearances. They will also draft litigation documents, develop case strategies, and provide legal guidance to clients while collaborating with senior counsel.

Requirements

Candidates must be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with at least 3 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience. Strong advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting skills are required, along with the ability to independently manage complex litigation files.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal injury litigation
• Plaintiff-side litigation
• Advocacy
• Negotiation
• Legal drafting
• Examinations for discovery
• Mediation
• Motion practice
• Tort claims
• Accident benefits
• Disability claims
• Medical malpractice
• Case management
• Client relations
• Legal research
• Court appearances

Job areas

• Legal