Insurance Defence Litigation Associate (2024 Call or Earlier)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario

About the Firm
Our client is a well-established Hamilton law firm with a highly regarded insurance defence practice representing leading insurers, self-insured organizations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm’s litigation team is known for delivering practical, strategic advocacy across a broad range of insurance disputes while fostering a team-oriented and supportive setting for its lawyers. With several senior partners approaching retirement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable practice with strong long-term growth potential.

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an Insurance Defence Litigation Associate (2024 Call or Earlier) to join its growing litigation group following the departure of an associate moving in-house. The successful candidate will work on a sophisticated insurance defence practice with meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and regular advocacy opportunities while managing files with increasing independence.

The practice spans a wide variety of insurance-related disputes, providing broad exposure to litigation matters from initial investigation through trial.

Key Responsibilities
Manage insurance defence litigation files from commencement through resolution.
Draft pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.
Conduct examinations for discovery, attend mediations, pre-trials, motions, and court appearances.
Advise insurer clients on litigation strategy, liability, damages, and risk assessment.




Work collaboratively with senior lawyers on complex litigation matters.
Prepare witnesses and clients for discoveries, mediations, and trial.
Maintain regular communication with insurer clients, adjusters, and experts.
Deliver practical, timely, and business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications
Called to the Ontario Bar in 2024 or earlier .
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Experience in insurance defence litigation, civil litigation, or a related litigation practice.
Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
Experience preparing motion materials, attending discoveries, mediations, and court appearances.
Ability to independently manage files while working collaboratively within a team.
Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Practice Areas
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance litigation matters, including:
Bodily injury claims
General liability
Property losses
Occupiers’ liability
Tavern liability
Institutional liability
Municipal liability
Accident and disability claims




Life insurance claims
Fraud and special investigations
Product liability
First-party disputes
Coverage issues

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on year of call.
Salary paid on a transparent year-of-call scale.
Senior associates may be eligible for an enhanced performance-based bonus program tied to collected fees.
Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
Three weeks’ vacation, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Continuing professional development support and Law Society dues.
Clear opportunities for advancement within a stable and growing litigation practice.

Work Environment
Hybrid work arrangement.
Collegial, team-oriented litigation group.
Reasonable billable hour expectations that vary by year of call, including approximately:
2024 Call: 1,300 billable hours
2023 Call: 1,400 billable hours
2022 Call and earlier: 1,450 billable hours
Exposure to sophisticated insurance defence files and a diverse client base.
Opportunity for meaningful courtroom experience, mentorship, and long-term career progression.

About Minted Search Group
Minted Search Group partners with boutique and mid-sized law firms and private companies across Canada and the U.S. We take a candidate-first approach, providing thoughtful guidance, transparent communication, and opportunities that align with each lawyer’s long-term career goals.

Website: www.mintedsearchgroup.com
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📌 Insurance Defence Lawyer (Ontario)
🏢 Minted Search Group
📍 Ontario