Insurance Defence Associate (Calgary)

Remote People Ltd.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking an Associate to join its insurance defence group, handling a varied caseload for insurer and self-insured clients.

You will manage files from intake to resolution, draft pleadings, motions, and court appearances, and participate in examinations for discovery and mediations. The ideal candidate is called to the Alberta Bar with 2–4 years of litigation experience and strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in Alberta, in good standing.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience, ideally including insurance defence.
• Strong file-management and client-communication skills.
• Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload.
• Practical, business-minded approach to litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defence files from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal opinions
• Attend examinations for discovery, mediations, and court appearances
• Communicate regularly with insurer clients and adjusters
• Conduct legal research on coverage and liability issues

Education

Bar admission (Alberta)

Job description

Associate (Insurance Defence)

Location: Calgary, AB
Practice Area: Insurance Defence Litigation
Experience: 2-4 years
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

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About the Opportunity
A Calgary litigation practice is seeking an Associate to join its insurance defence group, working on a varied caseload for insurer and self-insured clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defence files from intake through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal opinions

• Attend examinations for discovery, mediations, and court appearances

• Communicate regularly with insurer clients and adjusters

• Conduct legal research on coverage and liability issues

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in Alberta, in good standing

• 2-4 years of litigation experience, ideally including insurance defence

• Strong file-management and client-communication skills

• Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload

• Practical, business-minded approach to litigation