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Lawyer, Insurance Defense

Hamilton, ON

Posted: 04/21/2026 Employment Type: Full-Time Specialization: Legal Job Number: 35122 Salary / Pay Rate: - $90,000.00

Job Description

Our reputable client in the legal space is currently seeking a Lawyer, Insurance Defense to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and well-established litigation practice. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload and work closely with experienced counsel on a variety of insurance defense matters.

This role is based out of their head office in Hamilton.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a caseload of insurance defense files
  • Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences, and motions
  • Represent clients in various stages of litigation
  • Collaborate with senior counsel and colleagues on complex matters
  • Handle matters before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), including case conferences and hearings
  • Provide strategic legal advice to clients and insurers

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

  • 2–4 years of experience in insurance defense
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a caseload
  • Experience conducting discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and motions
  • Experience with LAT case conferences and/or hearings
  • Small Claims Court experience is considered an asset

    AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

    The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.

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