Associate Litigation Lawyer (Ontario)

Associate Litigation Lawyer (Ontario)

21 Aug
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ME Law PC
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Ontario

21 Aug

ME Law PC

Ontario

About ME Law ME Law Professional Corporation is a litigation boutique headquartered in Toronto’s Yorkville district with an expanding presence in Vancouver. We focus exclusively on high‑stakes disputes, acting as lead counsel for business owners, corporations, investors, professionals, trustees, executors, and high‑net‑worth individuals navigating complex commercial, estate, real estate, financial, and cross‑border matters.
Why This Opportunity Is Different As the firm is in a scaling phase, your decisions will shape its character, leadership, and direction for the next twenty years. You will be a named contributor with direct access to firm leadership, meaningful courtroom experience from an early stage, and a genuine pathway toward senior roles, profit participation, and future partnership consideration.
Practice Areas Commercial Litigation
Injunction & Emergency Proceedings
Financial Litigation & Banking Disputes
Receivership, Insolvency & Restructuring
Investment & Securities-Related Matters
Enforcement Proceedings
Shareholder & Corporate Disputes
International Arbitration
Estate & Trust Litigation
Cross-Border & Multi‑Jurisdictional Disputes
Real Estate Litigation
Appeals & Administrative Tribunals
Role The successful candidate will manage a meaningful portfolio of litigation matters from inception through resolution, working alongside May Elajami and senior counsel with genuine file carriage, direct client interaction, and substantive courtroom opportunities from an early stage.
Responsibilities Manage and advance litigation files independently from intake to final resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, applications, factums, affidavits, and complex court materials to the highest standard
Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions and strategy memoranda




Conduct examinations for discovery and cross‑examinations of witnesses and opposing parties
Attend motions, applications, mediations, arbitrations, pre‑trial conferences, trials, and appeals
Develop and execute litigation strategy in close collaboration with May Elajami and senior counsel
Build and maintain direct client relationships with sophisticated individual and corporate clients
Leverage AI‑assisted research and modern legal technology as a standard practice tool
Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Contribute actively to the firm’s knowledge base, operational systems, and culture of excellence
Qualifications Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with 3–7 years of civil litigation experience
Strong procedural knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Excellent written advocacy with the ability to draft complex, persuasive court materials independently
Comfort appearing before the courts and developing courtroom judgment through active advocacy
Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and genuinely motivated by excellence, growth, and results
Interested in mastering AI and modern legal technology as a professional competitive advantage
Organized, accountable, and capable of managing a meaningful file portfolio with independence
Committed to exceptional client service, professional communication, and responsiveness




Eager to accelerate their career rather than simply advance on a prescribed timetable
The kind of person who wants to build something—not maintain something
Career Advancement & Partnership Potential Clear progression from associate to senior counsel
Business development recognition and origination compensation
Collective Profit‑Sharing Scheme after 2 years of service
Salary review discussions commencing at 6 months
Semi‑annual performance bonuses for sustained billing targets
Direct mentorship from firm founder and principal lawyer
Annual discretionary bonuses for exceptional contribution
Influence over firm direction, culture, and strategic development
Compensation & What We Offer Competitive base salary with structured increase after onboarding
LSO membership and LawPRO insurance coverage
Onboarding retention bonus
Annual CPD credit (effective month 3+)
Semi‑annual performance bonuses tied to sustained billing output
Cutting‑edge AI technology and legal research tools
Annual discretionary bonus for exceptional performance
Paid vacation, sick days, and personal/floater days
Business development and client origination bonuses
Direct mentorship from firm founder
Collective Profit‑Sharing Scheme after 2 years
Clear advancement pathway with performance‑based progression
Comprehensive group benefits package
Chance for future partnership and equity participation
Apply in Confidence Submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to: [email protected]
Disclaimer: All applications are received and reviewed in strict confidence. ME Law Professional Corporation is an equal prospect employer committed to a diverse and inclusive professional environment.

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📌 Associate Litigation Lawyer (Ontario)
🏢 ME Law PC
📍 Ontario

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