Posted 5 months ago
Associate Lawyer
@ Leap Recruitment Partners
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Leap Recruitment Partners is hiring a full-time Associate Lawyer for a Toronto law firm with a growing litigation practice. The role covers personal injury, construction, cyber and general civil litigation files under senior counsel supervision. Candidates need 0 to 3 years' call to the Ontario Bar.
Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings, motion materials and legal correspondence
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
- Assist with discoveries, mediations and trials
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurers and experts
- Attend court in person and virtually
Requirements summary:
- 0 to 3 years' call to the Ontario Bar
- LLB or JD from a Canadian university
- Strong civil litigation foundation
- Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven files
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario Bar |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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Leap Recruitment Partners
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
Our client, a Toronto-based law firm with a dynamic and growing litigation practice.They are currently seeking an Associate Lawyer (0–3 years’ call) to join their team. This role offers hands-on exposure to a broad range of litigation files, mentorship from experienced counsel, and meaningful responsibility early in your career.
Practice Areas
The successful candidate will support matters across several practice areas, including:
Personal Injury Litigation (plaintiff and defence)
Motor vehicle accidents
Slip and fall / occupiers’ liability matters
Construction Litigation
Cyber and Technology-Related Disputes
Other general civil litigation matters
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, motions materials, and legal correspondence
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
Assist with discoveries, mediations, and trials
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and experts
Manage files under the supervision of senior counsel
Attend court (in person and virtual) as required
Qualifications
0–3 years’ call to the Ontario Bar
LLB or JD from a Canadian university
Strong foundation in civil litigation
Excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Professional judgment and eagerness to learn
Ability to manage multiple files in a deadline-driven environment
At Leap we are an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. That means all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Leap will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Leap encourages applicants of all ages.
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