Associate Litigation Lawyer

ME Law PC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual CPD credit

Performance bonuses

Business development bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ME Law PC is seeking a litigation lawyer in Toronto, ON, with 3 to 7 years of civil litigation experience. The successful candidate will manage litigation files independently, draft high-quality court materials, and maintain direct client relationships.

ME Law offers competitive compensation, clear pathways for career advancement, and the use of cutting-edge legal technology. Join a dynamic and ambitious team where your contributions shape the firm's future.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of civil litigation experience required.
• Strong procedural knowledge essential.
• Ambitious and motivated by excellence and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance litigation files independently.
• Draft pleadings and court materials to high standards.
• Conduct examinations for discovery and cross-examinations.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Written advocacy skills

Understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure

Client service and communication

Courtroom experience

Education

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Tools

Legal research technology

Job description

About ME Law

ME Law Professional Corporation is a litigation boutique headquartered in Toronto’s Yorkville district with an expanding presence in Vancouver. We focus exclusively on high‑stakes disputes, acting as lead counsel for business owners, corporations, investors, professionals, trustees, executors, and high‑net‑worth individuals navigating complex commercial, estate, real estate, financial, and cross‑border matters.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

As the firm is in a scaling phase, your decisions will shape its character, leadership, and direction for the next twenty years. You will be a named contributor with direct access to firm leadership, meaningful courtroom experience from an early stage, and a genuine pathway toward senior roles, profit participation, and future partnership consideration.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation
• Injunction & Emergency Proceedings
• Financial Litigation & Banking Disputes
• Receivership, Insolvency & Restructuring
• Investment & Securities-Related Matters
• Enforcement Proceedings
• Shareholder & Corporate Disputes
• International Arbitration
• Estate & Trust Litigation
• Cross-Border & Multi‑Jurisdictional Disputes
• Real Estate Litigation
• Appeals & Administrative Tribunals

Role

The successful candidate will manage a meaningful portfolio of litigation matters from inception through resolution, working alongside May Elajami and senior counsel with genuine file carriage, direct client interaction, and substantive courtroom opportunities from an early stage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance litigation files independently from intake to final resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, applications, factums, affidavits, and complex court materials to the highest standard
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions and strategy memoranda
• Conduct examinations for discovery and cross‑examinations of witnesses and opposing parties
• Attend motions, applications, mediations, arbitrations, pre‑trial conferences, trials, and appeals
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in close collaboration with May Elajami and senior counsel
• Build and maintain direct client relationships with sophisticated individual and corporate clients
• Leverage AI‑assisted research and modern legal technology as a standard practice tool
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Contribute actively to the firm’s knowledge base, operational systems, and culture of excellence

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with 3–7 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong procedural knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Excellent written advocacy with the ability to draft complex, persuasive court materials independently
• Comfort appearing before the courts and developing courtroom judgment through active advocacy
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and genuinely motivated by excellence, growth, and results
• Interested in mastering AI and modern legal technology as a professional competitive advantage
• Organized, accountable, and capable of managing a meaningful file portfolio with independence
• Committed to exceptional client service, professional communication, and responsiveness
• Eager to accelerate their career rather than simply advance on a prescribed timetable
• The kind of person who wants to build something—not maintain something

Career Advancement & Partnership Potential

• Clear progression from associate to senior counsel
• Business development recognition and origination compensation
• Collective Profit‑Sharing Scheme after 2 years of service
• Salary review discussions commencing at 6 months
• Semi‑annual performance bonuses for sustained billing targets
• Direct mentorship from firm founder and principal lawyer
• Annual discretionary bonuses for exceptional contribution
• Influence over firm direction, culture, and strategic development

Compensation & What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with structured increase after onboarding
• LSO membership and LawPRO insurance coverage
• Onboarding retention bonus
• Annual CPD credit (effective month 3+)
• Semi‑annual performance bonuses tied to sustained billing output
• Cutting‑edge AI technology and legal research tools
• Annual discretionary bonus for exceptional performance
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal/floater days
• Business development and client origination bonuses
• Direct mentorship from firm founder
• Collective Profit‑Sharing Scheme after 2 years
• Clear advancement pathway with performance‑based progression
• Comprehensive group benefits package
• Opportunity for future partnership and equity participation

Apply in Confidence

Submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to: [e-mail]

Disclaimer: All applications are received and reviewed in strict confidence. ME Law Professional Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive professional environment.