Personal Injury Lawyer

Salary is based on experience

Our client is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer to join their team.

Duties

• Oversee and manage a diverse caseload of litigation files from start to finish.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research, and draft pleadings, motions, and other essential legal documents.
• Represent clients effectively in court, including handling discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and trials.
• Provide strategic and timely legal advice to clients, ensuring their best interests are represented.
• Develop and nurture strong client relationships through regular communication and updates.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and team members on complex cases, contributing to strategic planning and business development.
• Stay informed about legal developments and changes in relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on personal injury or insurance defense.
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Proven experience with client management, discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and trials.
• Superior communication and English writing skills.

Assets:

• Significant experience in personal injury or insurance defense litigation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of accident benefits and injury tort claims.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience working with insurance adjusters and defense lawyers.
• Proficiency in French or other languages is considered a valuable asset.
• A demonstrated ability to manage and grow an independent practice is a plus.

Key Perks:

• Health, dental, life insurance, LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (paid time off)

Please note only candidates who match the requirements will be contacted for this role. We are consistently reviewing applications to identify a potential match with any of the other various opportunities we are working on.