Associate Lawyer - Insurance Litigation

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global law firm in Calgary seeks a mid-level Insurance Litigation Associate. The role involves providing legal analysis, drafting various legal documents, and attending court hearings. Candidates should have a law degree and 4-7 years of experience in commercial litigation and insurance law, with strong writing and communication skills.

Benefits

Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses

Referral bonuses

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Extensive disability coverage

Mentorship programs

Engaging social activities

Wellness reimbursement

Inclusive parental leave

Global mobility program

Access to training and career development

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal practice.
• License to practice law in Alberta or another Canadian Province.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice in insurance defense and coverage.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, and mediation briefs.
• Appear in court to argue motions and other adjudicative hearings.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Judgment

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School

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Full Job Description

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding global lawfirm specializing in key sectors such as insurance, transport, energy,infrastructure, and trade & commodities. With integrated teams ofdisputes, regulatory, and transactional lawyers, they offer acomprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses at theforefront of global trade and commerce.

As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking ahighly skilled and qualified mid-level Insurance Litigation Associateto join their team of experts in their Calgary office.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide legal analysis and advice in the areas ofinsurance defense and coverage.
• Conductresearch and provide insightful analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, factums, pre-trialmemorandums, and mediation briefs.
• Preparecorrespondence for opposing counsel and clients.
• Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.
• Appear in court to argue motions and otheradjudicative hearings.
• Attend Alberta orCanadian Bar Association events for professional and businessdevelopment.
• Address other relatedbusiness needs as they arise.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Graduate from a recognized University / Common LawSchool with a license to practice law in the Province of Alberta oranother Canadian Province as a member in good standing with the LawSociety of Alberta or another Provincial Law Society.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in privatepractice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on commerciallitigation and insurance law.
• Exceptionallegal writing and communication skills.
• Strong judgment and legal reasoning, excellentanalytical capabilities, and creativity in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans,present clear proposals to clients, and communicate instructionseffectively.
• High integrity and intellectual rigor.
• Strong interpersonal skills and anentrepreneurial spirit with a keen interest in building clientrelationships.
• Ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team.

Our client is offering the following:

• Exciting bonus opportunities, including monthly andannual performance-based bonuses, with potential earnings of up to$2,000 each month through a new incentive program.
• Referral bonuses for bringing talented individuals tothe firm.
• Hybrid work flexibility, allowingfor a balance between remote and in-office work.
• Generous paid time off, including flexible vacation,holiday, sick leave, and an annual 'wellbeing' day off.
• Comprehensive health benefits, with 100% firm-paidextended healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and yourfamily.
• Extensive disability coverage,including comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term plans.
• Mentorship programs for career growth withguidance from experienced professionals.
• Engaging social activities organized throughout theyear.
• Wellness reimbursement to supportyour health initiatives.
• Inclusive parentalleave with six months of fully paid leave, regardless of gender orpath to parenthood.
• Business developmentopportunities, including participation in client-facing events inCanada and globally.
• Global mobilityprogram for opportunities in international offices.
• Access to regional and global associate training andcareer development programs.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited tosubmit their resume in confidence to Stacy Cowan at .

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritizediscretion and confidentiality. We appreciate the interest of allapplicants; however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted.