Toronto litigation lawyers can apply robust legal research and drafting skills as junior associates with BLG’s disputes team. The position offers direct client exposure.

BLG seeks a junior associate with two to three years of litigation experience. The lawyer will defend tort claims involving public authority liability, product liability, professional negligence, institutional liability, and defamation. Class actions experience is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Draft statements of defence, motions, affidavits, and mediation briefs

Prepare settlement documents and other litigation materials

Conduct examinations for discovery and prepare witnesses

Develop litigation strategy with clients and senior lawyers

Attend motions, case conferences, and court appearances

Requirements

Two to three years of litigation experience

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Excellent legal research, analysis, and drafting skills

Sound judgment, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage high-volume files collaboratively

Build courtroom advocacy and disputes experience at BLG through tort defence, client exposure, and progressively greater responsibility.

📌 Junior Litigation Associate Toronto (Winnipeg)
🏢 Borden Ladner Gervais
📍 Winnipeg