Litigation/Personal Injury Associate

Options Consulting Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Extended Health Care

Paid Time Off

On-site Parking

Job summary

Options Consulting Solutions is seeking a Litigation / Personal Injury Associate to manage a varied caseload involving personal injury and civil litigation. You will work with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and internal team members while preparing materials, advancing files, and supporting resolution through negotiation and formal proceedings.

The ideal candidate has minimum 2 years post-call litigation experience, is in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-call litigation experience, ideally with exposure to personal injury matters.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong understanding of Ontario civil litigation procedure and related statutes

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day carriage of litigation and personal injury files, keeping matters organized and moving forward within required timelines.
• Prepare and refine pleadings, motion materials, mediation briefs, settlement documentation, and other legal correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and other parties throughout the life cycle of a file.
• Review medical documentation and other evidence, identify key issues, and prepare clear summaries to support case strategy.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant legislation, procedural rules, and case law to active matters.
• Participate in discoveries, mediations, case conferences, and other litigation steps alongside or under the guidance of senior counsel.
• Support negotiations and settlement discussions, assessing file developments and helping move matters toward effective resolution.

Skills

Legal drafting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Time management

Organization

Education

Bar admission Ontario

Job description

Are you a litigation lawyer looking to deepen your experience across personal injury and civil litigation matters?

Do you enjoy managing files, developing legal strategy, and working directly with clients, counsel, insurers, and other stakeholders?

Are you looking to grow your practice within a collaborative litigation team where you can take on meaningful responsibility?

The Company

Our client is an established Personal Injury and Litigation law firm with a collaborative team environment. The firm provides lawyers with the opportunity to work on a broad range of personal injury and litigation matters while developing their advocacy, negotiation, research, and file-management skills.

This opportunity is well suited to an associate who is comfortable taking ownership of files, working closely with clients and senior counsel, and navigating matters through various stages of the litigation process.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Hybrid Work Model
• Extended Health Care
• Paid Time Off
• On-site Parking

The Job!

As the Litigation / Personal Injury Associate, you will support and manage a varied caseload involving personal injury and litigation matters. You will work with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and internal team members while preparing legal materials, advancing files, and supporting resolution through negotiation and formal proceedings.

• Manage day-to-day carriage of litigation and personal injury files, keeping matters organized and moving forward within required timelines.
• Prepare and refine pleadings, motion materials, mediation briefs, settlement documentation, and other legal correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and other parties throughout the life cycle of a file.
• Review medical documentation and other evidence, identify key issues, and prepare clear summaries to support case strategy.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant legislation, procedural rules, and case law to active matters.
• Participate in discoveries, mediations, case conferences, and other litigation steps alongside or under the guidance of senior counsel.
• Support negotiations and settlement discussions, assessing file developments and helping move matters toward effective resolution.
• Track limitation periods, procedural requirements, deadlines, and next steps while maintaining accurate and well-managed files.

What you bring to the job

You are a thoughtful and organized litigation lawyer who combines strong legal judgment with a client-focused approach. You can manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and remain attentive to detail in a busy practice.

• Minimum 2 years of post-call litigation experience, ideally with exposure to personal injury matters
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong understanding of Ontario civil litigation procedure and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)
• Excellent legal drafting, written communication, and verbal communication skills
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple active files, deadlines, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with sound professional judgment and effective time-management skills

Expected Compensation: CAD $70,000 - $150,000 per year

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.