Associate Lawyer

Confidential; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation

Health & wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, a boutique litigation firm in Canada, seeks an Associate Lawyer specializing in Insurance Defence Litigation to join our collaborative team. You will own and advance files from referral to resolution, draft pleadings and opinions, and represent clients through all stages of litigation, including discoveries and mediations.

The ideal candidate has four years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence, and is in good standing with a Canadian provincial bar (Nova Scotia

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Canada with good standing (Nova Scotia preferred).
• At least four years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defence.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage files from referral to resolution and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance litigation files from referral through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, liability and damages assessments.
• Participate in discoveries, mediations, and judicial settlement conferences.
• Collaborate with partners and develop own practice with increasing autonomy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defence

Client relations

Legal writing

Education

Bar admission in Canada (Nova Scotia preferred)

Job description

The client is seeking an Associate Lawyer specializing in Insurance Defence Litigation to join a boutique litigation firm. This role is ideal for a motivated lawyer with litigation experience who is interested in managing complex and high-value insurance defence and marine law matters. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team, taking ownership of files and building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and advancing litigation files from initial referral through to resolution, preparing legal documents and opinions, and representing clients throughout various stages of the litigation process. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, motions, liability and damages assessments, and participating in discoveries, mediations, and judicial settlement conferences. The Associate Lawyer will work closely with experienced partners, contributing to excellent client service and developing their individual practice with increasing autonomy.

Applicants should be members in good standing with a Canadian provincial bar, preferably the Nova Scotia Bar, or eligible for admission, and possess a minimum of four years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defence. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, sound professional judgment, and a high degree of professionalism are essential. The client offers competitive compensation, paid vacation, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic legal environment.