Associate Lawyer - Civil Litigation

Job description

Kasi Law is a fast paced law firm specializing in Civil Litigation with a focus on Personal Injury and Insurance Defence. Kasi Law handles a variety of claims, including occupiers’ liability, product liability, subrogation, coverage opinions, motor vehicle accidents, professional negligence, and construction defects.

Associate Lawyer Position

Kasi Law has an immediate opening for an experienced litigation associate with 5 to 10 years of Civil Litigation experience. Past experience with Personal Injury, Insurance Defence and Accident Benefits claims is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy litigation law firm or in-house insurance litigation department with a strong work ethic and excellent academic credentials. Offering a competitive compensation package, this is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and talented litigator to join a modern, exciting and established practice, while also enjoying the benefits of a friendly work environment that comes with a small firm.

The relatively small size of the firm and variety of practices provides a great platform for a disciplined and ambitious young lawyer to become a well-rounded advocate in a relatively short period if time. The succesfull candidate will be provided with a much broader experience much earlier than the big firms provide such as appearing in court j immediate opportunities to appear in court, meet clients and handle their own file load. For the right canadiate, the oppotunity for advancement and grow your own practice are limitless.

Role

• Manage a diverse insurance defence caseload with minimal supervision.
• Advocate on behalf of clients at all levels of court, discovery and at mediation
• Enhance client relations and expand and support business/client development opportunities.

Education

• LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
• Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 2-8 years of experience in insurance defence.

Please send your cover letters, transcripts, resumes, and references.

COVID-19 considerations:

Employees are expected to be fully vaccinated. Guests and clients will be required to wear a mask while on premises without proof of vaccination status.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Are called to the Bar of Ontario? (required)

Work Location: In person