Insurance Defence Lawyer

We are seeking an Insurance Defence Associates of Ontario litigation experience to join our growing litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for a developing litigator seeking sophisticated insurance defence files, meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and exceptional mentorship while building a long-term career within a collaborative, technology-forward litigation practice. Responsibilities Independently manage a portfolio of insurance defence and civil litigation files. Conduct examinations for discovery, attend mediations, argue motions, and assist with arbitrations, trials, and appeals. Draft pleadings, opinions, reports, motion materials, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents. Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice to insurer, corporate, municipal, and institutional clients. Collaborate with senior litigators on complex and high-value matters. Delegate work effectively to legal assistants, law clerks, and support staff. Maintain accurate file management, docketing, client reporting, and compliance with litigation deadlines. Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and strategic advocacy. Qualifications Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 3-5 years of Ontario insurance defence and civil litigation experience. Experience independently managing litigation files through all stages of the litigation process. Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Insurance Act, and LAT Rules of Practice. Excellent advocacy, legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Strong organizational, client management, and file management abilities. Collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented approach to legal practice

Independently manage a portfolio of insurance defence and civil litigation files, including drafting pleadings and arguing motions. Provide strategic legal advice to corporate and municipal clients while collaborating with senior litigators on complex matters.

Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience. Requires strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Insurance Act, and LAT Rules of Practice.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Insurance Defence
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Research
• Drafting
• Negotiation
• Advocacy
• Client Management
• File Management
• Case Strategy
• Oral Argument
• Examination for Discovery
• Mediation

• Legal

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level