Associate Lawyer - Insurance Litigation

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mid-level Insurance Litigation Associate to join their dynamic Calgary office. This role offers the chance to work with a rapidly expanding global law firm specializing in insurance, transport, and energy sectors. You'll provide legal analysis, draft essential legal documents, and represent clients in court. With exciting bonus opportunities and a hybrid work model, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a team that values integrity, creativity, and professional growth, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Monthly Performance Bonuses

Referral Bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Disability Coverage

Mentorship Programs

Social Activities

Wellness Reimbursement

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in insurance litigation and commercial law.
• License to practice law in Alberta or another Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice in insurance defense and coverage.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, and mediation briefs.

Skills

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Strategic Planning

Education

Law Degree from a Recognized University

Job description

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

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

Responsibilities include:

• Provide legal analysis and advice in the areas of insurance defense and coverage.
• Conduct research and provide insightful analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, factums, pre-trial memorandums, and mediation briefs.
• Prepare correspondence for opposing counsel and clients.
• Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.
• Appear in court to argue motions and other adjudicative hearings.
• Attend Alberta or Canadian Bar Association events for professional and business development.
• Address other related business needs as they arise.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in the Province of Alberta or another Canadian Province as a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another Provincial Law Society.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance law.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong judgment and legal reasoning, excellent analytical capabilities, and creativity in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, present clear proposals to clients, and communicate instructions effectively.
• High integrity and intellectual rigor.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit with a keen interest in building client relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Our client is offering the following:

• Exciting bonus opportunities, including monthly and annual performance-based bonuses, with potential earnings of up to $2,000 each month through a new incentive program.
• Referral bonuses for bringing talented individuals to the firm.
• Hybrid work flexibility, allowing for 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-paid extended healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Extensive disability coverage, including comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term plans.
• Mentorship programs for career growth with guidance from experienced professionals.
• Engaging social activities organized throughout the year.
• Wellness reimbursement to support your health initiatives.
• Inclusive parental leave with six months of fully paid leave, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Business development opportunities, including participation in client-facing events in Canada and globally.
• Global mobility program for opportunities in international offices.
• Access to regional and global associate training and career development programs.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume in confidence to Stacy Cowan at [e-mail].

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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