Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Draft litigation documents, conduct legal research, organize evidence, and assist senior counsel with discovery, mediations, trials, and court appearances. Support client communications and contribute to matters across the firm's litigation practice areas.

Job details

KSI Law is a commercial law firm with over 50 years of practice experience across 15+ practice areas, operating from offices in Markham, Toronto, and Calgary. Our Litigation practice covers commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters. Location: Toronto, ON Experience Level: 0–3 years PQE (Ontario Call) Compensation: $70,000–$95,000 annually As Junior Lawyer, you will support KSI Law's Litigation practice across its full range of matters — building foundational litigation experience under senior counsel while contributing directly to active files from day one. Key Responsibilities Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents. Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on litigation issues. Assisting senior counsel in preparing for examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials. Reviewing and organizing documentary evidence and preparing productions. Attending court appearances, case conferences, and motions with senior counsel. Supporting client communications and providing status updates under senior counsel's direction. Contributing across the firm's litigation sub-practices, including commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters. What You'll Bring Called to the Bar of Ontario, or eligible for call within a defined period. 0–3 years PQE. Strong legal research and writing skills. Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Prior litigation experience gained through articling or summer/student placements. Exposure to commercial litigation, employment law, or professional negligence matters. Tools & Technology You'll Use Clio, for practice and matter management. CanLII and Westlaw Canada for legal research. Ontario's civil court e-filing systems (Case Center, Civil Claims/Civil Submissions Online, and the Ontario Courts Public Portal, depending on region) for court filings and hearing materials. What We Offer A fully employer-paid benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D, and long-term disability coverage — no cost-shared premiums, beginning after a 3-month waiting period. Paid coverage of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses required to maintain your license. Annual Law Society of Ontario (LSO) licensing fees paid on your behalf. Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs. 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An active social committee hosting regular team events and recognition programs throughout the year. How to Apply External candidates are encouraged to apply directly through this LinkedIn posting. We look forward to receiving your application. KSI Law uses artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our application screening process to help identify candidates whose qualifications and experience align with this position's requirements. We thank all applicants for their interest in KSI Law. Candidates not selected for an interview will not be individually contacted. Candidates who are interviewed will be notified of a hiring decision within 45 days, in accordance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act.

What you’ll do

Draft litigation documents, conduct legal research, organize evidence, and assist senior counsel with discovery, mediations, trials, and court appearances. Support client communications and contribute to matters across the firm's litigation practice areas.

Requirements

Applicants must be called to the Ontario Bar or eligible for a call within a defined period, with 0–3 years of post-qualification experience. Strong legal research, writing, communication, and file-management skills are required; prior litigation placements and exposure to relevant practice areas are preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death And Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Continuing Professional Development Course Coverage
• Law Society Of Ontario Licensing Fee Coverage
• Virtual Healthcare
• Second-Opinion Medical Support
• Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Events And Recognition Programs

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• organizing · Preferred
• Filing · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Receiving · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Group Benefits · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Pleadings And Motions Drafting
• Documentary Evidence Review
• Discovery Preparation
• Mediation And Trial Preparation
• Court Appearances
• Client Communication
• File And Deadline Management
• Commercial Litigation
• Employment And Labour Law
• Professional Negligence
• Insurance Law
• Arbitration And Mediation

Job areas

• Legal

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