Associate Lawyer, Commercial Litigation

Job summary

Handle commercial litigation matters, draft court documents, conduct legal research, and participate in discoveries, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings. Manage files with increasing autonomy, contribute to case strategy, and maintain strong client relationships.

Job details

Associate Lawyer, Commercial Litigation Location: Toronto, Ontario (On-site) Our Client Our client is a leading full-service national law firm with an established presence in the Toronto market and a strong commercial litigation practice. Responsibilities Handle a variety of commercial litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, construction disputes, and employment litigation. Work closely with experienced litigation partners and associates on complex matters. Draft pleadings, motions, factums, and other court documents, and conduct legal research. Participate in discoveries, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings. Manage files with increasing autonomy and take ownership of matters appropriate to experience level. Contribute to case strategy and maintain strong client relationships. Qualifications Approximately 3-4 years of post-call experience. Strong experience in commercial litigation. Ability to manage files independently and take ownership of matters. Excellent drafting, advocacy, and legal research skills. Strong client management and interpersonal skills. Strong academic credentials. Genuine interest in building a long-term career in commercial litigation. The Ideal Candidate Is motivated to develop a long-term career in commercial litigation. Demonstrates strong drafting, advocacy, and analytical skills. Is comfortable managing files with a degree of autonomy. Values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. Thrives in a high-performing, team-oriented environment. REF #LI1876

What you’ll do

Handle commercial litigation matters, draft court documents, conduct legal research, and participate in discoveries, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings. Manage files with increasing autonomy, contribute to case strategy, and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates should have approximately 3–4 years of post-call experience and strong commercial litigation experience, with the ability to manage files independently. Excellent drafting, advocacy, research, client management, and interpersonal skills, strong academic credentials, and an interest in a long-term litigation career are required.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Drafting
• Advocacy
• Legal Research
• File Management
• Case Strategy
• Client Management
• Shareholder Disputes
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Construction Disputes
• Employment Litigation
• Discovery
• Mediation
• Court Proceedings
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Legal

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