Description:
As a Personal Injury Lawyer, you will manage a diverse caseload and play an active role in files from initial assessment through resolution. You will have the opportunity to take increasing ownership of your matters, develop your advocacy skills, work directly with clients, and collaborate with senior lawyers on complex litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial.
- Assess claims, develop litigation strategies, and provide practical legal advice to clients.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, affidavits, mediation briefs, settlement proposals, correspondence, and other litigation materials.
- Conduct and participate in examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences, and settlement discussions.
- Attend court and other litigation-related appearances as required.
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, insurers, and other parties.
- Work closely with senior counsel on complex, high-value, and strategically significant matters.
- Communicate regularly with clients and ensure they remain informed throughout the litigation process.
- Review medical, employment, financial, and other evidence relevant to liability and damages.
- Coordinate with experts, medical professionals, and other litigation professionals where appropriate.
- Maintain organized files and ensure deadlines, procedural requirements, and limitation periods are properly managed.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and participate in the ongoing development of the firm's personal injury practice.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a motivated litigator who has developed a solid foundation in personal injury law and is ready to take on greater responsibility.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in personal injury litigation, on either the plaintiff or defence side.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Strong understanding of Ontario civil litigation procedures and personal injury law.
- Demonstrated advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
- Experience managing files with increasing levels of independence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent client-service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career in personal injury litigation.