Insurance Defence & Civil Disputes Lawyer – Toronto | 2+ Years Call

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cartel Inc. in Toronto is seeking an Insurance Defence & Civil Disputes Lawyer with 2+ years of call to handle a varied docket of insurance defence and civil disputes.

You will work alongside senior litigators, managing your own files from retention through to settlement or trial preparation, with a focus on hands-on courtroom exposure and client service. This role offers a balanced hybrid work model, mentorship from seasoned lawyers, and an opportunity to advance within a respected Toronto

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-call experience in insurance defence or broad tort litigation.
• Thorough familiarity with Ontario civil procedure, initial file assessment, motions, and discoveries.
• Strong research, drafting, and written advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage files from retention through settlement or trial preparation.
• Desire to gain hands-on courtroom, mediation, and trial experience.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and client-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse portfolio of insurance defence and complex civil dispute matters, including motor vehicle liability defense and coverage disputes.
• Collaborate with senior litigators on complex actions and manage own file inventory.
• Aim for hands-on courtroom experience through mediation and trial readiness.
• Deliver exceptional client service with a collaborative approach.

Skills

Insurance defence

Tort litigation

Ontario civil procedure

File management

Courtroom advocacy

Client service

Collaboration

Job description

Insurance Defence & Civil Disputes Lawyer – Toronto | 2+ Years Call

A premier Ontario law firm is recruiting a dedicated Insurance Defence & Civil Disputes Counsel to expand its litigation group in downtown Toronto. This role offers an ideal platform for a litigator with 2+ years of insurance defence experience seeking high-caliber files, direct advocacy exposure, and a clear trajectory for professional growth.

Key Practice Highlights

The incoming lawyer will take charge of a varied portfolio of insurance defence and complex civil dispute matters, focusing on motor vehicle liability (MVA) defense and broad coverage disputes. You will collaborate with senior litigators on complex actions while exercising day-to-day autonomy over your own file inventory.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 2+ years of post-call experience in insurance defense or broad tort litigation.
• Procedural Mastery: Thorough familiarity with Ontario civil procedure, initial file assessment, motion practice, and discoveries.
• Advocacy & Drafting: Sharp legal research, drafting, and written advocacy skills.
• File Management: Proven ability to manage files from retention through settlement or trial preparation.
• Courtroom Focus: Active drive to gain hands-on courtroom, mediation, and trial experience.
• Professional Attributes: Highly organized, collaborative, and focused on delivering exceptional client service.

What the Firm Delivers

• Sophisticated Practice: Engagement with high-value insurance defence files and complex tort claims.
• Mentorship & Autonomy: Direct access to seasoned trial lawyers alongside genuine file ownership.
• Flexible Operating Model: Balanced hybrid work framework structured for long-term sustainability.
• Competitive Package: Attractive compensation model, comprehensive benefits, and realistic target expectations.
• Collegiate Environment: A supportive, team-oriented culture that prioritizes professional development.

Strategic Career Advancement

This opportunity is ideally suited for an Insurance Defence Associate, Tort Litigator, or Civil Disputes Lawyer ready to elevate their practice with a highly regarded Toronto firm.

Confidential Applications

Confidential inquiries and CV submissions may be directed to:

Ben Higham, JD, LL.M.

Managing Partner | Cartel Inc.

First Canadian Place, Suite 2550

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