Associate Lawyer – Insurance Litigation

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm in Calgary is seeking an Insurance Litigation Associate to join their team. This role involves handling insurance defense, product liability, and commercial litigation, providing legal counsel, and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth, including a clear 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 supporting their professional growth.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Trial skills

Education

Admitted to the Alberta Bar

Job description

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!

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.