Manage complex insurance defence litigation files, including bodily injury, commercial liability, and subrogation matters
Develop and lead litigation strategy from initial assessment through discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial, and resolution
Represent clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations, motions, applications, discoveries, and pre-trials
Prepare and review pleadings, motion materials, mediation briefs, trial records, and other advocacy documents
Provide strategic legal advice and opinions on liability, damages, coverage, causation, litigation risk, and settlement opportunities
Leverage litigation technology and effectively manage electronic evidence, digital hearing materials, and virtual or hybrid proceedings
Support, mentor, and train junior counsel while providing guidance on litigation strategy, advocacy, trial preparation, and best practices
Contribute to team excellence through knowledge sharing, legal education, precedent development, and assistance with high-priority matters requiring senior trial expertise
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Juris Doctor, Laws or in a related field
A minimum of nine years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Trial experience, including the ability to independently conduct trials or arbitrations
Insurance defence experience in bodily injury, commercial liability and/or subrogation matters
Experience managing complex litigation files from intake through resolution or trial
Experience in completing trials and complex hearings
Experience coaching, mentoring or supervising junior and intermediate lawyers
Experience developing or delivering legal training, trial preparation support or litigation best practices
Experience across multiple lines of insurance business




Member in good standing with the law society of Ontario
Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, including courtroom advocacy, negotiation and persuasive written analysis
Advanced knowledge of civil litigation procedure, trial practice, evidence and insurance defence strategy
Advanced knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Insurance Act and related insurance litigation principles
Advanced knowledge of accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial liability, property loss and/or subrogation litigation
Core Competencies Demonstrates advanced knowledge of civil litigation procedures, trial practices, and insurance defense strategies, with a strong focus on managing complex litigation files and providing strategic legal advice. Proven ability to mentor junior counsel and lead litigation strategies through all phases of trial and resolution.
Highest-signal resume keywords Trial Experience
Insurance Defence Experience
Advanced Oral And Written Advocacy Skills
Mentoring And Coaching
Knowledge Of Civil Litigation Procedure
Hard Skills Litigation Strategy Development
Pleadings Preparation
Mediation And Arbitration
Trial Conducting
Complex Litigation Management
Legal Research And Analysis
Digital Evidence Management
Negotiation Skills
Persuasive Written Analysis
Insurance Litigation Principles
Soft Skills Team Collaboration
Knowledge Sharing
Leadership
Communication Skills
Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications Juris Doctor
Member In Positive Standing With The Law Society Of Ontario
Industry Keywords Bodily Injury
Commercial Liability
Subrogation
Rules Of Civil Procedure
Insurance Act
Accident Benefits
Trial Practice
Civil Litigation
Litigation Risk
Settlement Opportunities
Tools & Technologies Litigation Technology
Electronic Evidence Management
Virtual Hearing Platforms

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📌 Senior Litigation Advisor (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario