Fredericton Litigation Lawyer

McInnes Cooper; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Fredericton is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join its dynamic team. The role involves providing litigation and dispute resolution services while managing cases independently. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in lawsuits, excellent communication skills, and strong analytical abilities. This position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Industry-leading group benefits program

Wellness financial support

Interest-free student loan program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 7 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in general/civil litigation, commercial litigation, estate litigation, insurance defense, or construction litigation is preferred.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and dispute resolution services.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in areas of law.

Skills

Client-focused

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Outstanding interpersonal communication skills

Goal-oriented

Strong leadership capabilities

Organized with strong analytical abilities

Team-oriented

Collaborative environment

Innovative solutions

Business process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

About The OpportunityOwing to McInnes Cooper's growth strategy, we are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join our thriving litigation team in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The litigation team provides highly diversified litigation services to a broad range of clients with a wide variety of interesting and sophisticated matters. Lawyers appear at every level of court in the Atlantic Provinces, and in the Federal Court, and the Supreme Court of Canada. As well, regularly appearing at all levels of administrative and regulatory tribunals, and in arbitrations and mediations. As a litigation lawyer, you will provide litigation and dispute resolution services and advice to an array of clients, conduct legal research and provide legal opinions, and maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise in areas of law including statutes, case law, legal proceedings, and trends.About YouThe ideal candidate is exceptionally client-focused and an effective communicator. With a strength in efficiency and time management, you will be responsible for managing your own files, while working alongside other litigation team members. You will have a minimum of 4 to 7 years of litigation experience in one or more of the following areas : general / civil litigation, commercial litigation, estate litigation, insurance defense, and construction / engineering litigation. A background in these areas would be considered an asset. The successful candidates must also have strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills, and must possess a strong drive to succeed.Working With UsMcInnes Cooper believes work experience is correlated with rewarding life experiences. McInnes Cooper provides rewarding experiences focused on personal and professional development through inclusive and positive interactions with colleagues, mentorship from experienced legal and business professionals, exposure to a variety of interesting clients, and opportunities to engage with our communities through unique volunteerism and pro bono work.McInnes Cooper recognizes the integration of work and life and offer a number of benefits and perks to support their members, such as flexible work arrangements, professional development and conference opportunities, industry leading group benefits program, wellness financial support, interest-free student loan program and much more.McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our on-line application process.As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [e-mail] or 902.455.8260.

Skills

• Client-focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
• Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities
• Team-oriented
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative solutions
• Business Process ImprovementArray

About McInnes Cooper

About MCMcInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. A certified Great Place to Work™, McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney. Our PeopleAt McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.Diversity & InclusionWe recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.Collective Social ResponsibilityWe are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.Pro Bono Legal ServicesThrough our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.Environmental StewardshipLike any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.