Job Title: Senior Litigation Associate

Location: Toronto, Ontario / Hybrid

Salary: $200 - $230k

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Legal Services / Law Firm

Job Summary:

Robert Half Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate on behalf of our client in the legal services industry. This role is responsible for managing complex litigation matters, providing strategic legal analysis, and supporting clients through all stages of the litigation process. The ideal candidate brings strong advocacy skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad range of litigation files from initial assessment through resolution
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, and other legal documents
• Prepare for and attend discoveries, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Represent clients in court and other dispute resolution proceedings, as applicable
• Develop case strategies, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations
• Review evidence, witness statements, and expert materials to support case preparation
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on litigation strategy and file management
• Support business development and client relationship activities as appropriate
• Mentor junior lawyers, clerks, or support staff as applicable

Qualifications:

• Law degree and membership in good standing with the applicable provincial bar
• Progressive litigation experience in a law firm or legal services environment
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution processes
• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and client service orientation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing complex commercial, civil, employment, regulatory, or Indigenous law litigation matters is considered an asset
• Experience attending hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Prior mentoring or informal leadership experience is an asset

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