Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Manage litigation files from start to finish, conduct examinations, draft pleadings and motion materials, and appear in court on motions and applicable appellate matters. Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex cases, support client development and firm growth, and mentor junior lawyers and students.

Job details

Litigation Associate (4–6 Year Call) Walker Law – Toronto, ON Walker Law is a boutique litigation firm in Toronto seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our team. This is a new hybrid position created to support our growing practice with 3-4 days in office attendance. This role is ideal for a lawyer looking to gain strong, hands-on advocacy experience and work closely with experienced litigators on complex matters. You will work on a variety of litigation files with a focus on property disputes, construction liens, and fraud. You will take ownership of files, attend court regularly, and independently handle key steps in the litigation process. Responsibilities Manage litigation files from start to finish Conduct examinations for discovery and other out-of-court examinations independently Draft pleadings, motion materials, and written advocacy Appear on motions and, where applicable, appellate matters (including the Court of Appeal) Work closely with senior lawyers on complex cases Support client development and contribute to firm growth Mentor junior lawyers and students Requirements 4–6 years of litigation experience Direct experience in property disputes, construction liens, and/or fraud Experience arguing motions; appellate experience is an asset Trial experience is an asset Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Compensation & Benefits We offer generous compensation and benefits package. This is a new position. We do not use AI-based tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this role.

What you’ll do

Manage litigation files from start to finish, conduct examinations, draft pleadings and motion materials, and appear in court on motions and applicable appellate matters. Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex cases, support client development and firm growth, and mentor junior lawyers and students.

Requirements

Requires 4–6 years of litigation experience, including direct experience in property disputes, construction liens, and/or fraud, as well as experience arguing motions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are required; appellate and trial experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Litigation File Management
• Property Disputes
• Construction Liens
• Fraud Litigation
• Examinations for Discovery
• Out-of-Court Examinations
• Pleading Drafting
• Motion Materials
• Written Advocacy
• Motion Advocacy
• Appellate Advocacy
• Trial Advocacy
• Client Development
• Mentoring
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Legal