Associate Lawyer - Insurance Litigation

Impact Recruitment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking an associate lawyer specializing in Insurance Litigation to join their Calgary office. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will manage litigation matters and mentor junior lawyers, with the potential for a path to partnership.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Clear path to partnership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation.
• Experience with product liability and regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal analysis and guidance on litigation matters.
• Handling insurance coverage issues and managing relationships with insurers.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and participating in business development.

Skills

Writing

Analytical Skills

Trial Skills

Education

Admission to the Alberta Bar

Job description

Associate Lawyer - Insurance Litigation (BH-213435-1)

Salary : 140,000.00 CAD to 180,000.00 CAD per annum

Join a leading employer and elevate your career! Impact Recruitment has partnered with a prestigious global law firm with over 50 offices worldwide. They are currently seeking a talented Insurance Litigation Associate to join their Calgary team. The firm is known for its client-focused approach and innovative legal solutions across a wide range of services.

In this position, you will collaborate with a team handling insurance defense, product liability, regulatory matters, and commercial litigation. You’ll be assisting with high-profile accounts, while gaining exposure to all aspects of litigation, including providing legal counsel, conducting examinations for discovery, and participating in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.

• Competitive salary plus very rewarding performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package + hybrid work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and involvement in business development and marketing
• Clear path to partnership

Responsibilities :

• Providing legal analysis and guidance on litigation matters, specializing in insurance defense, product liability, and construction-related claims
• Handling insurance coverage issues such as municipal liability, police liability, occupier’s liability, liquor liability, property insurance, and product liability
• Managing relationships with insurers and insureds and reviewing documents for litigation preparation
• Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their professional growth
• Participating in events for business development and professional networking

Qualifications :

• Admitted to the Alberta Bar
• 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation
• Experience with product liability and regulatory issues
• Strong writing, analytical, and trial skills
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Note : role is not focused in MVA, slip and fall, or trip and fall cases
• Work alongside a team of roughly 10 lawyers / partners

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to grow their career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. If you’re ready to join a top-tier firm and take the next step in your legal career, apply now!