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Our client is seeking an experienced Insurance Defence Associate with approximately 4-7 years of relevant litigation experience to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who has developed a solid foundation in insurance defence litigation and is looking to continue building a sophisticated practice in a collaborative firm environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of complex insurance defence matters, with a particular focus on professional liability claims . Depending on the candidate’s experience and interests, there may also be an prospect to work on professional regulatory matters . The associate will have meaningful responsibility for files and will work closely with experienced counsel on matters at various stages of the litigation process.

Responsibilities may include: Managing and assisting with qualified liability and other insurance defence files

- Drafting pleadings, motions, mediation materials, legal opinions and other litigation documents
- Conducting examinations for discovery, mediations and motions
- Developing litigation strategy and providing practical, responsive advice to clients




- Working with insurers, insured professionals, experts and other stakeholders
- Assisting with hearings, trials and other contested proceedings; and Potentially working on professional regulatory and disciplinary matters. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Approximately 4-7 years of post-call litigation experience ;

Experience in insurance defence litigation , with professional liability experience considered a strong asset

- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Sound judgment and the ability to independently manage files and competing priorities
- Excellent analytical, organizational and client-service skills; and An interest in continuing to develop expertise in professional liability litigation and, potentially, professional regulation. This opportunity would suit a lawyer who enjoys substantive litigation work, is comfortable taking ownership of files and is looking to further develop their advocacy skills alongside experienced litigators. This is an active opening for a current role. AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made. We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.

📌 Insurance Defence Associate (Toronto)
🏢 Life After Law
📍 Toronto