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Junior Litigation Associate (Lawyer)

@ ZS Law Professional Corporation

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

ZS Law Professional Corporation is hiring a junior litigation associate for its Toronto team. The role involves drafting litigation documents, arguing motions, attending court and examinations, and advising clients. The firm offers a salary of $70,000 to $110,000 a year depending on experience, with a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation and conference briefs, and settlement agreements
  • Argue motions and attend case conferences, mediations and pre-trial conferences
  • Conduct examinations for discovery and cross-examinations
  • Advise clients and deal with opposing counsel at each stage of a file

Requirements summary:

  • Licensed as a lawyer by the Law Society of Ontario, in good standing
  • At least one year of meaningful litigation experience
  • Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Outstanding communication skills, with clients and in court
  • Clear and concise drafting
  • Able to attend court, examinations and client meetings in person across the GTA

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2026-11-14
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Who We Are

ZS Law Professional Corporation is a full-service law firm with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, representing individuals and businesses. Our litigation practice covers civil and commercial disputes, family law, employment law and landlord and tenant law. We act in the Superior Court of Justice, before tribunals and in commercial arbitrations across Ontario.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a junior litigation associate to join our Toronto team. Working closely with the partners, the successful candidate will help prepare the documents each file requires, take part in case analysis and strategy discussions, and appear in court regularly.

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation and conference briefs, and settlement agreements
  • Argue motions and attend case conferences, mediations and pre-trial conferences
  • Conduct examinations for discovery and cross-examinations
  • Advise clients and deal with opposing counsel at each stage of a file

Requirements

  • Licensed as a lawyer by the Law Society of Ontario, in good standing
  • At least one year of meaningful litigation experience, including drafting your own pleadings, motion materials, mediation and conference briefs, and settlement agreements
  • Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Outstanding communication skills, both with clients and as an advocate in court
  • Clear and concise drafting
  • Able to attend court, examinations and client meetings in person across the GTA

Compensation

Salary of $70,000 to $110,000 a year, depending on experience

Hybrid work model

How to Apply

Please send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected].. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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