Class Action / Insurance Defense Lawyer (5 Years) | | Elevate Your Advocacy

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Downtown office access

Job summary

Cartel Inc. in Ontario is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Insurance Defense practice with a Class Action focus in North York. The ideal candidate will move from a processing role to a lead role, handling examinations for discovery, motions, and complex trials.

You will work with senior partners, enjoy a hybrid work policy with remote options, and participate in a mentorship-rich environment designed to advance litigation careers while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-call experience in insurance defense.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio including MVA and tort claims.
• Strategic litigator with proactive approach to resolutions.
• Strong drafting and client-counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead examinations for discovery, contested motions, and assist on complex trials.
• Manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio with minimal supervision.
• Counsel sophisticated institutional clients and stakeholders.
• Draft pleadings, memos, and trial preparation materials.

Skills

Insurance defense

Case management

MVA claims

Tort claims

Job description

Class Action / Insurance Defense Associate (5 Years) |

The Opportunity: Elevate Your Advocacy

A premier Ontario-based boutique is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their elite Insurance Defense practice with a Class Action focus in North York. This firm is widely recognized for its sophisticated approach to complex advocacy and a firm culture that balances high-stakes performance with genuine professional development.

Why This Role?

This is a strategic move for an ambitious Insurance Defense Lawyer ready to graduate from a "processing" role to a "lead" role. You won't just be summarizing files; you will be driving them.

• Front-Line Courtroom Access: Frequent opportunities to lead examinations for discovery, contested motions, and assist on complex trials.
• Sustainable Performance: A competitive billing structure designed for high achievers who value a respected work-life balance.
• Hybrid Ecosystem: A progressive policy offering the flexibility of remote work alongside the collaborative energy of a downtown office.
• Mentorship from the Best: Work directly with senior partners who are among the most respected names in the Ontario defense bar.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 5 years of post-call experience in insurance defense (law firm or in-house).
• Case Management: Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio, including MVA and tort claims, with minimal supervision.
• Strategic Mindset: A proactive litigator who looks beyond the next deadline to find creative paths toward resolution.
• Communication: Sharp drafting skills and the executive presence required to counsel sophisticated institutional clients.

Taking the Next Step

Opportunities to join a group of this pedigree in a mentorship-heavy environment are rare. If you are looking for a platform that offers a true career trajectory and consistent courtroom exposure, this is the transition you've been waiting for.