22 Sep
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Minted Search Group
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Toronto
22 Sep
Minted Search Group
Toronto
2–5 Years of Experience | Etobicoke, Ontario | Hybrid
Our client, a well-established and growing boutique law firm in Etobicoke, is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer with 2–5 years of experience to join its team. This is an excellent chance for a lawyer who is ready to take meaningful carriage of files while working closely with an experienced senior lawyer in a friendly, technology-forward environment.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will manage a busy personal injury caseload with a primary focus on tort matters, including motor vehicle accident claims. The role offers significant independence and responsibility, together with mentorship and strategic guidance from senior counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage personal injury files from intake through resolution, with appropriate support and oversight.
- Handle a high-volume caseload consisting primarily of tort claims, including motor vehicle accident matters.
- Draft pleadings, mediation briefs, settlement proposals, correspondence, and other litigation materials.
- Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, settlement negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, experts, and other stakeholders.
- Assess liability, damages, medical evidence, and litigation strategy throughout the life of each file.
- Use Filevine, artificial-intelligence tools,
and other technology to support efficient file management and client service.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm’s personal injury practice.
Qualifications
- Two to five years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably gained in Ontario.
- Called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Experience managing tort files and a sound understanding of Ontario personal injury litigation procedure.
- Strong drafting, advocacy, negotiation, organizational, and client-service skills.
- Comfort managing a busy caseload and taking ownership of files and deadlines.
- A practical, collaborative, and business-minded approach to legal practice.
- Canadian legal education is preferred.
- Competitive guaranteed base salary with additional fee-based compensation upon reaching an established target.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Three-month probationary period.
- Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day working remotely.
- Supportive, friendly, and collegial team of approximately 20 professionals.
- Strong commitment to work-life balance, professional development, and modern legal technology.
Why Join?
This role offers the autonomy to manage files, access to senior mentorship, meaningful performance-based upside, and the chance to help grow a respected personal injury practice without a formal billable-hour requirement.
📌 Personal Injury Lawyer (Toronto)
🏢 Minted Search Group
📍 Toronto