Insurance Defence Litigator (12-Month)

AMA - Alberta Motor Association; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Employee discounts on travel/insurance

Vacation earnings per pay period

Flexible or hybrid work models

Job summary

AMA - Alberta Motor Association in Calgary seeks a lawyer to join the Legal Services - Litigation team for a 12-month fixed-term engagement. You’ll provide legal advice, advocacy, and representation focusing on insurance defence and claims litigation affecting AMA.

Reporting to the Director, Legal Services - Litigation, you’ll manage files, conduct research, draft documents, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with internal and external counsel to protect AMA’s interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
• Active membership with the Alberta Law Society.
• 5+ years of insurance defence and claims litigation experience; other related experience may be considered.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation file load and balance multiple priorities under firm deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal research skills with the ability to assess litigation risk and damages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to advocate, negotiate, and draft clear and persuasive legal documents.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with peers, management, external counsel, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance insurance defence and claims litigation files—from engagement to resolution.
• Conduct legal research into case law, statutes, and regulations; prepare summaries and opinions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including briefs, contracts, and memoranda.
• Represent AMA in legal matters; negotiate settlements on behalf of the company.
• Assess litigation risk and damages exposure; provide alternatives to support business decisions.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Advocacy & negotiation

Collaborative skills

Communication

Education

LLB/JD

Alberta Bar Admission

Job description

AMA - Alberta Motor Association in Calgary seeks a lawyer to join the Legal Services - Litigation team for a 12-month fixed-term engagement. You’ll provide legal advice, advocacy, and representation focusing on insurance defence and claims litigation affecting AMA.

Reporting to the Director, Legal Services - Litigation, you’ll manage files, conduct research, draft documents, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with internal and external counsel to protect AMA’s interests.