Articling Student, Claims Litigation - Calgary

Definity; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Definity is offering an articling placement for a third-year law student, blending classroom learning with practical litigation experience in a collaborative, supportive team. You will contribute to professional responsibility, research, writing, and advocacy while gaining exposure to the litigation process.

The program emphasizes mentorship, real-life experience, and opportunities to develop legal arguments and client readiness for Court proceedings within a national context.

Qualifications

• Third-year law student at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Experiential training and mentorship in professional responsibility, fact investigation, and legal writing.
• Drafting affidavits and developing theories of the case.
• Participating in litigation processes, including motions, discovery, settlements, and negotiations.
• Preparing clients and witnesses for court appearances and contributing well-reasoned arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Work term: 2027-2028

Work term length: 10-months

From classroom to experiential training to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose an articling placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and practical legal experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What We’re Looking For

• A third-year level law student;
• High-quality work and ability to instill confidence in the lawyers with whom you work;
• Exceptional analytical, legal research, and document drafting skills;
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently, handling numerous tasks and meeting multiple deadlines;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to decisively prioritize tasks and manage sometimes conflicting responsibilities;
• High levels of initiative, as well as visible enthusiasm and excitement for advocacy; and,
• The ideal candidate will desire challenging tasks and be flexible in terms of assignments.

Your Skills & Experience

• Coursework in some or all of the following areas:
  • Tort
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Trial Advocacy and/or Mooting Competition
  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Insurance Law
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint

What You’ll Experience

• Experiential training and mentorship in areas of:
  • Professional responsibility
  • Fact investigation and legal research
  • Drafting and legal writing
  • Negotiation
  • Advocacy
• Attendance and participation in as many aspects of the litigation process as practicable, including:
  • Preparing affidavits
  • Developing a theory of the case
  • Conducting research on substantive and procedural issues
  • Attending motions, examinations for discovery, settlement and negotiation conferences, and mediations
• Opportunities to assist with preparing clients and witnesses for Court of Justice and Superior Court trials and attendance at pre-trial conferences
• Direction in formulating and articulating well-reasoned legal arguments, analyses, and submissions
• Regular feedback and evaluations on a formal and informal basis to hone your skills and become a successful advocate

Did you know?

• We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
• We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
• We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.

What can Definity offer you?

• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism
• Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!

The salary range indicated for this position

—$58,100 - $106,900 CAD—

Application Deadline

Midnight on Friday, October 2, 2026

Interview Process

Successful candidates will be selected for interviews after October 2, 2026. Interviews will be held during the week of October 19, 2026.

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About The Team

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.