Litigation Associate

Aplin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Mentorship and development

Develop own practice

Work-life balance

Job summary

Aplin is recruiting a Litigation Associate in Toronto for a well-established, growing mid-sized law firm. The role offers mentorship from senior practitioners and the chance to develop your own practice while handling a diverse docket of commercial, civil and estates matters.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of post-call experience, strong drafting and client management skills, and the ability to manage files independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-call litigation experience.
• Experience in commercial, civil and estates litigation.
• Courtroom experience and ability to manage files independently.
• Strong drafting, communication, organization and client management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to continue developing litigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation files with support from senior counsel, including client meetings, client communications, drafting pleadings, motion records and mediation memorandums, as well as assisting with trial preparation.
• Support senior counsel on complex litigation matters through legal drafting, research, litigation strategy discussions and file management.
• Assist with the development and marketing of the litigation practice and the firm.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of professional backgrounds.

Skills

Post-call experience

Courtroom experience

Commercial litigation

Civil litigation

Estates litigation

Drafting

Client management

Job description

Litigation Associate

We arepartnering with a well-established, growing mid-sized law firm in Toronto to recruit a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of post-call experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team, work on a diverse range of commercial, civil and estates litigation matters, receive mentorship from experienced senior practitioners, and develop your own practice.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience (~115k – 160k+)

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to build and grow your own practice.
• Annual billable expectations are reasonable and designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation files with support from senior counsel, including client meetings, client communications, drafting pleadings, motion records and mediation memorandums, as well as assisting with trial preparation.
• Support senior counsel on complex litigation matters through legal drafting, research, litigation strategy discussions and file management.
• Assist with the development and marketing of the litigation practice and the firm.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of professional backgrounds.???????

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-call litigation experience
• Experience in commercial, civil and/or estates litigation.
• Courtroom experience and confidence in managing files independently.
• Strong drafting, communication, organization and client management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, accountable and collaborative approach with a strong desire to continue developing litigation expertise.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.