Junior Litigation Lawyer (Insurance Defence)

Canadian Defence Lawyers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Toronto is seeking a Junior Litigation Lawyer with 1-2 years of experience to join their busy insurance litigation practice. The role involves managing a caseload of insurance defence matters and assisting senior counsel. Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills are essential, along with a law degree. Interested candidates should apply with their résumé and writing samples.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in litigation.
• Strong academic credentials are required.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior counsel on files and manage caseload.
• Work on various insurance tort matters.
• Resolve issues confidently within and outside court.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Writing skills

File-management skills

Research capabilities

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Junior Litigation Lawyer (Insurance Defence) Blaney McMurtry LLP has an immediate opening for an associate with

Junior Litigation Lawyer (Insurance Defence) Blaney McMurtry LLP has an immediate opening for an associate with 1-2 years of relevant experience to join our busy insurance litigation practice. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of insurance tort matters, including occupiers’ liability, product liability, E&O, personal injury and defence of public authorities. In addition to assisting senior counsel on files, the associate will be expected to manage an independent caseload of general insurance defence matters from intake through resolution, whether by negotiated settlement or trial.

Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical, drafting, writing and file-management skills; possess exceptional research capabilities; and exhibit the judgment and initiative required to resolve issues confidently both within and outside court proceedings. Negotiation and advocacy skills, client-service orientation and effective practice-management abilities are essential, as are strong academic credentials.

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, résumé, academic transcripts and two writing samples, in confidence, to :

Neil Dennis

Director, Professional Development

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We thank all candidates for their response but only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Position : Junior Litigation Lawyer (Insurance Defence)

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