Associate Lawyer - Insurance Defence

W3Global; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Work-life balance emphasis

Exposure to diverse litigation matters

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an Associate Lawyer with 1–5 years of relevant experience to join a collaborative legal team in Alberta. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance defence matters, including personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.

The ideal candidate is motivated to develop their practice, work closely with experienced lawyers, and provide practical, client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in insurance defence or civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a variety of insurance defence files.
• Handle matters involving personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Draft legal opinions, correspondence, and litigation materials.
• Participate in case strategy, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective legal representation.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Client-focused service

Education

Bar admission Alberta

Job description

Job Description We are seeking an Associate Lawyer with 1-5 years of relevant experience to join a collaborative legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance defence matters, including personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.

Job Description We are seeking an Associate Lawyer with 1-5 years of relevant experience to join a collaborative legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance defence matters, including personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation. The ideal candidate is motivated to develop their practice, work closely with experienced legal professionals, and provide practical, client-focused legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a variety of insurance defence files.
• Handle matters involving personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Draft legal opinions, correspondence, and litigation materials.
• Participate in case strategy, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective legal representation.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in insurance defence or civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Work-life balance and a people-focused workplace culture.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging litigation matters.

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with flexibility
Experience: 1-5 years