Senior Litigation Lawyer - Personal Injury
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Experience: 5+ years
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation / Accident Benefits
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Lawyer with a strong background in Ontario personal injury and accident benefits litigation. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on experience independently managing complex litigation matters, conducting catastrophic impairment (CAT) hearings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), and handling civil jury trials in Ontario.
This role is suited to a confident, self-sufficient lawyer who can manage complex files with minimal supervision and demonstrate a strong track record of successful litigation outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently conduct catastrophic impairment (CAT) hearings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT).
- Handle personal injury civil jury trials in Ontario.
- Manage complex personal injury and accident benefits litigation files from inception through resolution.
- Conduct discoveries, mediations, pre-trial conferences, LAT proceedings, and civil trials.
- Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
- Prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, and submissions.
- Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.
- Evaluate case merits, assess risks, and pursue favourable outcomes.
- Manage files independently while maintaining high standards of client service and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience in Ontario personal injury and accident benefits litigation.
- Substantial hands-on experience independently conducting CAT hearings before the LAT, with a demonstrated record of favourable decisions.
- Proven experience conducting personal injury civil jury trials in Ontario.
- Strong expertise in complex personal injury and accident benefits matters.
- Ability to independently manage all stages of litigation, including discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, LAT hearings, and civil trials.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, analytical, and legal research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgment, strong organizational abilities, and confidence in handling complex cases with minimal supervision.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an accomplished litigation lawyer with significant courtroom and tribunal experience, a proven ability to manage complex files independently, and the practical expertise to handle challenging personal injury and accident benefits matters without extensive training or supervision.
