Associate Lawyer - Insurance Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Referral bonuses

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Disability coverage

Mentorship programs

Social events

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Global mobility

Career development

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. represents a dynamic global law firm seeking a mid-level Insurance Litigation Associate to join their Calgary office. Responsibilities include providing defense and coverage analysis, drafting pleadings, preparing for discoveries, and appearing in court.

The firm values strong legal writing, strategic client communications, and collaboration, offering hybrid work, generous paid time off, extensive health benefits, mentorship, and global mobility opportunities.

Qualifications

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong judgment, legal reasoning, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice in insurance defense and coverage.
• Draft pleadings, motions, factums, and mediation briefs.
• Prepare correspondence for opposing counsel and clients.
• Attend discoveries, mediations, and court appearances.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Attend bar association events for professional development.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Alberta Bar admission

JD/LLB

Job description

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.
• 3 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.