Personal Injury Lawyer

IQ PARTNERS Inc; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm seeks a Personal Injury Lawyer to independently manage plaintiff files from inception to conclusion. This role requires strong negotiation and litigation skills with a focus on achieving excellent results while maintaining client relationships. The position allows for a hybrid work environment post-probation, fostering a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Post Call (Ontario) experience.
• Experience in Commercial/Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute all plaintiffs' cases from inception to trial.
• Maintain a weekly target for settlements.
• Engage in continuing legal education and case strategy discussions.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Legal research

Job description

Our client wants to hire an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to have full carriage of plaintiff files from inception through to conclusion. The Lawyer must “Own Results” in this contingency results-based practice by measuring, tracking, and reporting on case progress and settlements.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently with your law clerk / paralegal to prosecute all plaintiffs’ cases in a timely manner and to achieve a fair, reasonable and timely resolution.
• Meet with clients and build cases from inception / pre-litigation through to discovery, mediation, pre-trial and trial.
• Maintain a weekly target of fair and reasonable settlements in order to ensure clients are receiving excellent results and the firm is generating regular revenue.
• Collaborate with other associate lawyers and firm owners on case development and strategies.
• Be continually engaged in continuing legal education, reading case law, attending legal conferences and learning how to improve your litigation knowledge and skills.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Post Call (Ontario) experience
• Experience preferred: Commercial / Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and/or Insurance
• Hybrid (2-3 days in-office) after probation period

IQ PARTNERS is committed to operating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and we encourage candidates of every race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to apply for this position. We’d be happy to provide accommodation for any candidate that requires assistance due to a disability or medical need. Please contact us at 416-599-4700 or by email at [e-mail] to discuss specific accommodations.

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