Insurance Defence Associate Lawyer — Ownership & Growth in Boutique Firm

Confidential

Canada

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation

Health & wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, a boutique litigation firm in Canada, seeks an Associate Lawyer specializing in Insurance Defence Litigation to join our collaborative team. You will own and advance files from referral to resolution, draft pleadings and opinions, and represent clients through all stages of litigation, including discoveries and mediations.

The ideal candidate has four years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence, and is in good standing with a Canadian provincial bar (Nova Scotia

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in Canada with good standing (Nova Scotia preferred).
At least four years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defence.
Strong written and verbal communication, professional demeanor.
Ability to manage files from referral to resolution and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

Manage and advance litigation files from referral through resolution.
Prepare pleadings, motions, liability and damages assessments.
Participate in discoveries, mediations, and judicial settlement conferences.
Collaborate with partners and develop own practice with increasing autonomy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defence

Client relations

Legal writing

Education

Bar admission in Canada (Nova Scotia preferred)

Job description

The ideal candidate has four years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence, and is in good standing with a Canadian provincial bar (Nova Scotia

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