Associate Litigation Lawyer

Litco Law; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Litigation Lawyer to enhance their client service in personal injury claims. This role is perfect for a proactive legal professional with a strong background in litigation who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of personal injury cases, from monitoring deadlines to attending court proceedings. Join a team that values growth, flexibility, and a high-performance culture, where your contributions will be recognized and appreciated. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through your work, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Vacation

Health Benefits

Virtual Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Health and Wellness Spending Account

In-house Book Club

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of legal experience with a focus on personal injury litigation.
• Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury claims through litigation steps and provide client care.
• Prepare legal documents and perform legal research related to client files.

Skills

Client Relations

Settlement Negotiation

Litigation

Legal Research

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

J.D. or LL.B

Job description

Who We Are

At Litco Law, we are known for our extraordinary and unsurpassed firm culture – and for the people behind that culture. We’ve been recognized as a Canadian Top Employer and know that this kind of success only happens when you have amazing people on your team who are passionate about their work, the company, and their clients.

By joining Litco Law, you will be part of an incredible team of passionate, purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best work every day. Our core values guide everything we do and are reflected in how we interact with our clients, team members, and community.

Meet our legal team here!

How You’ll Make a Difference

At Litco Law, we are obsessed with providing outstanding client service. We are always finding new ways to serve our clients and support them throughout their injury claims. We recognize that, even within legal practice, individual team members have varying areas of interest and expertise, and we believe in playing to people’s strengths – whether that be client relations and service, settlement negotiation, or litigation. We are currently looking to add a Associate Litigation Lawyer to our team. This role would pursue the advancement of personal injury claims through various litigation steps. The primary goal of this position is to be proficient at all aspects of personal injury litigation. The successful candidate will also work with our Managing Lawyer to find new ways to support our clients and our team.

The Associate Litigation Lawyer will be working on all steps taken throughout a personal injury claim and will be responsible for a wide range of legal work; including monitoring limitation deadlines, attending at Questionings, Judicial Dispute Resolutions, Court proceedings, completing legal research, and drafting various legal documents. A key function of this role is to provide the highest level of client service and work with the rest of our team to achieve the best possible result for every client – we want to deliver unforgettable client experiences and be known for our commitment to incredible service.

• Provide excellent client care including regular contact by telephone, email, and in-person
• Track and manage Statement of Claim filing and service limitation deadlines
• Perform Questionings, including reviewing and understanding client files to assist in preparation
• Prepare legal documents related to litigation and perform legal research related to client files
• Develop a complete understanding of the life of a client file and its various phases
• Understand and remain up to date on Rules of Court, industry-related materials, and relevant changes
• Assess client files: complete research of case law, summarize medical documentation, contact clients to obtain additional information as needed, and quantify personal injury claims
• Complete liability investigations as necessary
• Attend Court for chambers applications or as necessary
• Prepare for JDR or ADR, including drafting of briefs
• Prepare for and attend at trial
• Perform notary functions

Who You Are

• Believe that no lawyer is an island, all team members at a law firm make equally important contributions, and traditional law firm culture is old-fashioned and desperately out-of-date.
• Are known for a positive and helpful attitude and excellent people skills
• Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Are a proactive and visionary thinker with a resourceful work ethic and strong analytical skills
• Are committed to personal growth and continuous improvement – you consider yourself a fast learner and love to develop and perfect new skills
• Are enthusiastic about office culture, and can easily build strong relationships internally and handle sensitive situations that require empathy, tact, and confidentiality
• Pride yourself on exceptional time management skills, and a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Have a J.D. or LL.B from a recognized Canadian or international institution
• Have 5-10+ years applicable legal experience
• Are an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

What We Offer

At Litco Law, we know that a caring team is a team that is cared for. Just a few of the perks of joining our team include…

High-performance culture – You can be a dreamer, and you’re not the only one. Thrive in our A-player community of high-achieving visionaries with a passion for finding ways to make a positive impact.

Learning and development opportunities – We will support and invest in your evolution and improvement because we believe that exceptional people crave the opportunity to grow.

Freedom and responsibility – We have a culture of freedom and responsibility, which means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. We believe in trust and transparency, flexibility, recognition, and appreciation.

Health and Wellness benefits – The well-being of our team members always comes first. Health benefits, a virtual employee assistance program, and a flexible health and wellness spending account are just a few of the ways we support our team.

In-house book club – We get paid to read! At Litco Law, we believe in rewarding our team members for investing time in their personal and professional development.

Flexibility – Yes, the rumours are true! We offer unlimited paid vacation and a hybrid model for working remotely and in-office.

Check out our Careers website here to learn more.

We Are Growing Fast. Join Us.

Litco Law provides a home for the mountain climbers, dreamers, and hardworking people who want to make a difference in the world. We offer multiple locations, state-of-the-art technology to support our clients and team members, and a workplace culture like no other. Join us today.