Personal Injury Lawyer Litigation, Greater Toronto Area

LAWYER – PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

(Remote/Hybrid with potential to earn $250,000++)

A growing and ambitious plaintiff-side personal injury law practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join its expanding team during a pivotal stage of growth.

This full-time role offers a blend of remote and hybrid work arrangements within Ontario, along with opportunities to attend professional leadership and litigation conferences for ongoing development and advancement.

This opportunity is ideal for a high-performance advocate who wants to secure life-changing results for injured clients while working within a modern, data-driven legal environment.

The Role

This Litigation Lawyer is responsible for driving files from the issuance of the Statement of Claim through to successful resolution at mediation or trial. The successful candidate will ensure that every file moves efficiently while maximizing compensation outcomes for clients.

This role is suited to an experienced advocate who thrives in the courtroom and at the mediation table, can simplify complex medical-legal issues, and builds strong evidence-based cases. The ideal candidate is comfortable using technology to manage practice workflows, follows standardized litigation procedures, and consistently meets performance benchmarks.

You are both a strong litigator and a disciplined operator.

Your Support System

You will work closely with a dedicated team of Paralegals, Law Clerks, and Legal Assistants who assist in building cases while you focus on legal strategy and settlement negotiations.

You will benefit from mentorship, collaboration, established systems, and leadership support designed to minimize administrative burdens so you can focus on advocacy.

What You'll Do

First Month

• Audit assigned files to understand status, deadlines, and opportunities for advancement.
• Master the firm's Case Management System (CMS) and litigation protocols.
• Align litigation strategy with team leadership.
• Build effective working relationships with support staff.

First 90 Days

• Lead examinations for discovery, motions, and mediations.
• Conduct comprehensive case reviews and strategic planning.
• Advance files efficiently through procedural stages.
• Begin reporting on litigation metrics and outcomes.

First 6–12 Months

• Achieve targeted settlement volumes and case values.
• Build relationships with medical and vocational experts.
• Prepare files for pre-trial and trial readiness.
• Contribute to litigation process improvements and standardized procedures.

First Year and Beyond

• Handle complex and high-value catastrophic injury files.
• Mentor junior associates, clerks, and articling students.
• Deliver consistently high-performing litigation results.

What Will Set You Up for Success

Skills

• Advanced negotiation, discovery, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and the Insurance Act.
• Ability to assess liability and damages early in the litigation process.
• Technological proficiency with legal software, AI tools, and digital litigation systems.
• Strong professional relationship-building skills with colleagues, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven success resolving files through mediation and/or trial.
• Experience managing a significant litigation caseload with attention to detail.

Traits

• Solution-oriented and proactive.
• Highly accountable and deadline-driven.
• Empathetic toward clients while remaining objective.
• Motivated by growth and building high-performing systems.

What Won't Set You Up for Success

• General practice focus without commitment to plaintiff personal injury litigation.
• Passive or reactive work style.
• Avoidance of litigation conflict or file progression.
• Discomfort with accountability, metrics, and performance tracking.
• Preference for slow-moving or highly traditional legal environments.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a key part in building a high-performing litigation department by:

• Maximizing financial recovery for clients.
• Reducing the time required for injured individuals to move forward with their lives.
• Elevating advocacy standards within the practice.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits

• Remote, hybrid, or in-office flexibility.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Pension matching program.
• Full health, dental, and disability benefits.
• Competitive compensation structure in the $250k++ range, including base salary and performance-based bonuses.