Lead Insurance Defense & Class Action Litigator (Remote)

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

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.