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Overview

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 strong 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 opportunity 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 professional 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 skilled 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