Associate Lawyer

4 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada KSI Law Full-time

KSI Law is a commercial law firm with over 50 years of practice experience across 15+ practice areas, operating from offices in Markham, Toronto, and Calgary. Our Litigation practice covers commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters.

Location: Toronto, ON

Experience Level: 0–3 years PQE (Ontario Call)

Compensation: $70,000–$95,000 annually

As Junior Lawyer, you will support KSI Law's Litigation practice across its full range of matters — building foundational litigation experience under senior counsel while contributing directly to active files from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
  • Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on litigation issues.
  • Assisting senior counsel in preparing for examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials.
  • Reviewing and organizing documentary evidence and preparing productions.
  • Attending court appearances, case conferences, and motions with senior counsel.
  • Supporting client communications and providing status updates under senior counsel's direction.
  • Contributing across the firm's litigation sub-practices, including commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation matters.

What You'll Bring

  • Called to the Bar of Ontario, or eligible for call within a defined period.
  • 0–3 years PQE.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast‑paced litigation environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

  • Prior litigation experience gained through articling or summer/student placements.
  • Exposure to commercial litigation, employment law, or professional negligence matters.

Tools & Technology You'll Use

  • Clio, for practice and matter management.
  • CanLII and Westlaw Canada for legal research.
  • Ontario's civil court e‑filing systems (Case Center, Civil Claims/Civil Submissions Online, and the Ontario Courts Public Portal, depending on region) for court filings and hearing materials.

What We Offer

  • A fully employer-paid benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&DD, and long-term disability coverage — no cost‑shared premiums, beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
  • Paid coverage of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses required to maintain your license.
  • Annual Law Society of Ontario (LSO) licensing fees paid on your behalf.
  • Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
  • 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • An active social committee hosting regular team events and recognition programs throughout the year.