Senior Personal Injury Litigator

IQ PARTNERS Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Personal Injury Litigator to enhance their dynamic team. This role emphasizes trial advocacy and client management, requiring significant expertise in personal injury law. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in handling complex cases along with advanced legal qualifications. They will also be integral in leading high-stakes proceedings, ensuring strategic representation for clients during litigation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in personal injury litigation.
• Demonstrated success in trial advocacy and complex cases.
• Advanced knowledge of personal injury law, particularly motor vehicle accidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead trials and LAT hearings with minimal supervision.
• Manage client expectations and provide expert advice.
• Engage in pre-trial or settlement negotiations.

Skills

Trial Advocacy

Strategic Negotiation

Client Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior-level Personal Injury Litigator to join their dynamic team in Toronto (GTA). This role focuses heavily on trials and LAT hearings, providing strategic representation for the Firm’s personal injury clients. The successful candidate will step in to lead cases through litigation and hearings when other lawyers in the firm require trial or hearing support.

The ideal candidate does not need to bring their own book of business but must have a strong track record of success in trial advocacy and a deep understanding of personal injury law.

Key Responsibilities:
• Trial and LAT Hearing Advocacy: Lead trials, LAT hearings, and other high-stakes proceedings with minimal supervision.
• Client Interaction: Manage client expectations and provide expert advice during the litigation process.
• Strategic Negotiation: Engage in pre-trial or settlement negotiations when appropriate to achieve favourable outcomes.

Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in personal injury litigation, with a focus on trials and LAT hearings.
• Demonstrated success in trial advocacy and handling complex files.
• Advanced knowledge of personal injury law, primarily motor vehicle accidents, with some medical malpractice, slip and falls
• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized law school in Canada.

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.

Job Title:
Senior Personal Injury Litigator

Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Job ID:
#517406

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