Associate Lawyer

KSI Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully employer-paid benefits package

CPD coverage

LSO licensing fees paid

Wellness perks

Employee Assistance Program

Social committee

Job summary

KSI Law, a commercial law firm with over 50 years of practice, seeks a Junior Lawyer in Toronto to support our Litigation practice across commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance matters. You will build foundational experience under senior counsel and contribute to active files from day one.

Requirements include being called to the Bar of Ontario or eligible for call soon, 0–3 years PQE, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar of Ontario, or eligible for call within a defined period.
• 0–3 years PQE.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast‑paced litigation environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on litigation issues.
• Assisting senior counsel in preparing for examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials.
• Reviewing and organizing documentary evidence and preparing productions.
• Attending court appearances, case conferences, and motions with senior counsel.
• Supporting client communications and providing status updates under senior counsel's direction.
• Contributing across the firm's litigation sub-practices, including commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters.

Job description

KSI Law is a commercial law firm with over 50 years of practice experience across 15+ practice areas, operating from offices in Markham, Toronto, and Calgary. Our Litigation practice covers commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters.

Location: Toronto, ON

Experience Level: 0–3 years PQE (Ontario Call)

Compensation: $70,000–$95,000 annually

As Junior Lawyer, you will support KSI Law's Litigation practice across its full range of matters — building foundational litigation experience under senior counsel while contributing directly to active files from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on litigation issues.
• Assisting senior counsel in preparing for examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials.
• Reviewing and organizing documentary evidence and preparing productions.
• Attending court appearances, case conferences, and motions with senior counsel.
• Supporting client communications and providing status updates under senior counsel's direction.
• Contributing across the firm's litigation sub-practices, including commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters.

What You'll Bring

• Called to the Bar of Ontario, or eligible for call within a defined period.
• 0–3 years PQE.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast‑paced litigation environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Prior litigation experience gained through articling or summer/student placements.
• Exposure to commercial litigation, employment law, or professional negligence matters.

Tools & Technology You'll Use

• Clio, for practice and matter management.
• CanLII and Westlaw Canada for legal research.
• Ontario's civil court e‑filing systems (Case Center, Civil Claims/Civil Submissions Online, and the Ontario Courts Public Portal, depending on region) for court filings and hearing materials.

What We Offer

• A fully employer-paid benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&DD, and long-term disability coverage — no cost‑shared premiums, beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
• Paid coverage of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses required to maintain your license.
• Annual Law Society of Ontario (LSO) licensing fees paid on your behalf.
• Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• An active social committee hosting regular team events and recognition programs throughout the year.