Insurance Defense & Class Actions Associate (2–4 Years)

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 100 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cartel Inc. in Toronto seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join its insurance defense and class actions practice in North York. The role targets lawyers with 2–4 years of post-call experience, offering hands-on courtroom exposure and direct mentorship within a prestigious downtown group.

You will manage a diverse docket including MVA and tort claims, defending major institutional and corporate clients in complex class action proceedings, while developing strategic litigation skills.

Qualificações

• 2–4 years of post-call experience in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation.
• Exposure to multi-party or class action proceedings.
• Ability to manage files independently from initial assessment through motions, mediations, or trial.
• Exceptional drafting skills and confidence in advising insurers and corporate clients.

Responsabilidades

• Handle a diverse portfolio including Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and tort claims, defending institutional and corporate clients in complex class action proceedings.
• Lead and assist on high-stakes litigation and class-proceeding matters.
• Collaborate with senior litigators and maintain meticulous document management and case strategy.

Conhecimentos

Insurance defense

Class actions

Commercial litigation

Drafting skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Insurance Defense & Class Actions Associate (2–4 Years)

Litigation Associate – Toronto

A premier Ontario-based law firm is currently looking for a Litigation Associate to join their highly-regarded insurance defense and class actions practice in North York. This firm is recognized for its sophisticated approach to advocacy and a culture that prioritizes professional development and cross-team collaboration.

This role is designed for an ambitious lawyer looking to transition into a more substantial platform. You will handle a diverse and challenging portfolio—including complex Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and tort claims, as well as defending major institutional and corporate clients in complex class action proceedings—while gaining direct, hands-on experience in the courtroom and before administrative tribunals.

• Trial & Hearing Exposure: Frequent opportunities to lead and assist on high-stakes litigation and class-proceeding matters.
• Balanced Structure: A competitive and achievable billing target that respects your time.
• Professional Pedigree: Work alongside some of the city's most respected litigators and class action defense counsel in a mentorship-heavy environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years of post-call experience in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation, with exposure to multi-party or class action proceedings.
• Competence: A proven ability to manage files independently, from initial assessment through to certification motions, mediations, or trial.
• Strategic Thinking: A proactive approach to file resolution, risk assessment, and a keen eye for detail in large-scale document management.
• Communication: Exceptional drafting skills and the confidence to provide high-level counsel to sophisticated insurer and corporate clients.

Why This Firm?

Opportunities at this level within such a prestigious downtown group are infrequent. If you are looking to move away from a siloed role and into a position that offers true career trajectory, courtroom time, and exposure to cutting-edge class action defense work, this is the ideal transition.