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Strong accident benefits and tort litigation practice.
Collegial, yet litigation-driven environment.
Focused on catastrophic impairment claims and high-value files.
Position
Litigation Lawyer – Personal Injury (First Chair)
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and courtroom-ready personal injury litigator to assume a leadership role within our litigation department. The ideal candidate will be confident in Court and Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) settings, capable of independently managing complex files, and comfortable taking matters through mediation, pre-trial, and trial as well as LAT oral hearings.
Key Responsibilities
Act as first chair litigation counsel on tort files and catastrophically impaired (CAT) files
Appear before the LAT for oral hearings
Conduct tort mediations, pre-trials, and trials at the Superior Court level
Negotiate and settle CAT claims under SABS framework
Develop litigation strategy from intake through resolution
Lead negotiations and aggressively advance files toward favorable resolution
Mentor support staff within the litigation team
Required Qualifications
Experience conducting mediations and pre-trial
Strong courtroom advocacy skills and comfort conducting trials
Proven experience before the LAT
Demonstrated experience handling and resolving catastrophic impairment claims
Solid understanding of SABS and related statutory frameworks
Strategic, assertive, and results-driven litigation approach
Preferred Background
Experience from an insurance defence environment is considered a strong asset
Track record of independently managing complex litigation files
Natural leadership presence and ability to command a courtroom
Compensation & Incentives
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Opportunity for significant growth within the firm
Long-term leadership potential within the litigation department
Location
Office based in central Etobicoke, Toronto
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