Associate Lawyer | Personal Injury

Hays; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established personal injury law firm in Ontario seeks an Intermediate or Senior Personal Injury Associate. The role involves managing a full caseload with support, representing clients in various personal injury cases, and participating in professional development. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary of $120,000 and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Hybrid work schedule

Opportunities for mentorship

Legal administrative support

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in personal injury law.
• Strong litigation skills and experience in handling personal injury cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various personal injury cases.
• Manage a full caseload with legal administrative support.
• Participate in trial experience and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Practice Management Software

Job description

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Your New Company

Join a well-established, well-reputed, and well-known personal injury law firm with offices across Ontario. This firm represents clients in all areas of personal injury law, including premises liability, medical malpractice, product liability, institutional sexual assault, and disability benefits claims. The firm is committed to providing meaningful mentorship, trial experience, and ongoing professional development.

Your New Role

As an Intermediate or Senior Personal Injury Associate, you will be part of a dynamic litigation team with lawyers at all levels of seniority. You will be provided with a full caseload, legal administrative support, and access to practice management software that enables effective remote work. You are not expected to bring in your own files.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various personal injury cases, including premises liability, medical malpractice, product liability, institutional sexual assault, and disability benefits claims.
• Manage a full caseload with the support of legal administrative staff.
• Participate in trial experience and ongoing professional development.
• Utilize practice management software for effective remote work.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels of seniority.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Ontario.
• At least 4 years of experience in personal injury law (Open to candidates with an insurance defence background)
• Strong litigation skills and experience in handling personal injury cases.
• Ability to manage a full caseload and work effectively with legal administrative support.
• Proficiency in using practice management software.
• Commitment to professional development and mentorship.

What You'll Get in Return

The firm values its employees and offers a competitive compensation package:

• Competitive compensation package with a base salary of $120,000 and 20% commission on net fees.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Hybrid work schedule with three days in the office.
• Opportunities for mentorship and trial experience.
• Legal administrative support and remote work capabilities.

What You Need to Do Now

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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