Civil Litigation Lawyer

Downtown Toronto | Hybrid (Work from home)

$120,000–$130,000 Base | High-Volume Practice | Immediate Impact

This is a role for a driven civil litigator who wants ownership, responsibility, and momentum. Our client is a growing Downtown Toronto law firm with a busy civil litigation practice. They are seeking a lawyer who is hungry to work files, push matters forward, and take accountability for progress. The practice is active and client-facing, with no shortage of work — what’s needed is someone who ensures files don’t stall.

If you are energized by moving matters ahead rather than watching them sit, this role is built for you.

• Independently manage a high-volume civil litigation caseload
• Handle Small Claims and Superior Court litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and settlement documentation
• Attend court appearances as required
• Identify next steps early to keep files advancing efficiently

• Act as the primary client contact on assigned files
• Provide clear, practical advice and manage expectations

• Maintain strong organization, docketing, and follow-up discipline
• Contribute to improving file flow and efficiency across the practice

• Is self-directed, motivated, and proactive
• Is comfortable handling lots of active files at once
• Enjoys practical, real-world litigation work

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience in Ontario
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Hands-on experience with Small Claims and Superior Court
• Proven ability to run files independently

• Files consistently move forward without reminders
• Partners trust that files are being pushed and managed
• You are known as someone who gets things done

• Real autonomy and file ownership
• Reasonable billing expectations
• Hybrid work model in a central Toronto location
• A steady pipeline of work
• A practice that values execution over posturing