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Litigation Associate

@ Aplin

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Aplin is recruiting a Litigation Associate for a mid-sized law firm in Toronto. The role covers commercial, civil and estates litigation, with independent file management, drafting and client work under senior counsel. The posting states compensation of about $115k to $160k+, a comprehensive benefits package, and reasonable billable expectations.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage litigation files independently with senior counsel support
  • Draft pleadings, motion records and mediation memorandums
  • Support senior counsel with research and strategy
  • Help develop and market the litigation practice

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years post-call litigation experience
  • Experience in commercial, civil and/or estates litigation
  • Courtroom experience
  • Strong drafting and client management skills
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high

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Job description

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We are partnering with a well-established, growing mid-sized law firm in Toronto to recruit a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of post-call experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team, work on a diverse range of commercial, civil and estates litigation matters, receive mentorship from experienced senior practitioners, and develop your own practice.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation based on experience (~115k – 160k+)

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to build and grow your own practice.
  • Annual billable expectations are reasonable and designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage litigation files with support from senior counsel, including client meetings, client communications, drafting pleadings, motion records and mediation memorandums, as well as assisting with trial preparation.
  • Support senior counsel on complex litigation matters through legal drafting, research, litigation strategy discussions and file management.
  • Assist with the development and marketing of the litigation practice and the firm.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of professional backgrounds.???????

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of post-call litigation experience
  • Experience in commercial, civil and/or estates litigation.
  • Courtroom experience and confidence in managing files independently.
  • Strong drafting, communication, organization and client management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive, accountable and collaborative approach with a strong desire to continue developing litigation expertise.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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