Senior Litigation Associate

Whitelaw Twining; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Senior Litigation Associate, where your expertise in civil litigation will be valued. This role offers the chance to manage complex cases independently while fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to professional development, you'll thrive in a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth. The firm provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness allowances and education support. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal field and enjoy working in a close-knit team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness allowance for fitness expenses

Annual education/tuition allowance

Flexible health and dental coverage

Long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee assistance program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Casual dress code

Early finish ahead of statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-call civil litigation experience required.
• Exceptional proficiency in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigated files independently and effectively.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the team.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Insurance Law

Commercial Litigation

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice law in Canada

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

Job description

Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining, part of the DWF Group, is a successful litigation law firm with offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Our firm is an industry leader in the fields of insurance and commercial litigation. As part of its aim to meet client needs in a global market, and with an eye to growth, the firm recently joined the DWF Group. DWF is a provider of integrated legal and business services with approximately 4,000 employees with offices and associations located across the globe. DWF offers clients solutions that combine traditional law firm services with new, modern legal and business services relevant to today's companies and the challenges and opportunities they face.

Our firm has national and global presence and clients, but we strive to maintain the positive aspects of a small firm environment. We believe that our team works best in a collegial atmosphere in which all team members are empowered to build their careers, mentored and supported in their practice and encouraged to make a positive contribution to the firm and the community. Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its work environment, and its professional development and mentorship programs. We support our professionals as they grow their careers in their areas of interest.

Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Litigation Associate to join our Alberta team. This position is for a Lawyer with 8+ years of post-call civil litigation experience. The successful candidate will have experience in handling complex insurance or commercial litigation matters in Alberta and will be capable of managing all phases of litigated cases independently and to high degrees of competence and professionalism. Experience handling professional liability, construction, complex bodily injury or product liability matters is highly desirable. The position would allow the successful candidate to focus on areas of interest within insurance or commercial litigation, or to maintain a general practice.

• Manage complex litigated files independently;
• Provide leadership, training and mentorship within the team, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting the development of junior colleagues;
• Support the firm's key practice areas, ensuring effective communication and strong client service;
• Actively engage in business development activities to drive growth and visibility;
• Achieve both billable and non-billable targets, contributing to the firm’s overall performance and success.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Licensed to practice law in Canada and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• 8+ years of post-call civil litigation experience.
• Exceptional proficiency in English, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
• Proven ability to manage a busy litigation practice while efficiently coordinating with team members.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;
• an annual education/tuition allowance;
• flexible health and dental coverage;
• long term disability insurance;
• personal days to help balance outside commitments;
• employee assistance program;
• monetary incentive for employee referrals;
• casual day every Friday;
• Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

About us

Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution. Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.