Senior Property Insurance Litigation Associate

DWF Law LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 183,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP in Vancouver is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least five years of post-call experience to join our Vancouver office, focusing on property-related insurance litigation for private insurers. This role invites ownership of files, strong client relationships, and practical, business-focused advice.

You will develop litigation strategy, manage examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, and contribute to business development within a collegial, supportive

Qualifications

• At least five years of post-call litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing property-related claims or insurance litigation files.
• Experience acting for private insurers, institutional clients, or corporate clients.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and file-management skills.
• Sound professional judgment and a practical, commercially focused approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong client relationship skills and a commitment to exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of property-related insurance litigation matters.
• Act for private insurers on complex property loss, coverage, recovery, and liability disputes.
• Handle claims arising from fire, water damage, theft, equipment or product failure, business interruption, and other significant losses.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical, strategic advice from file inception through resolution.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and trials.
• Work closely with adjusters, brokers, engineers, accountants, and other experts.
• Build strong insurer relationships through responsive, solutions-oriented client service.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

File-management

Client relationship skills

Job description

DWF Law LLP in Vancouver is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least five years of post-call experience to join our Vancouver office, focusing on property-related insurance litigation for private insurers. This role invites ownership of files, strong client relationships, and practical, business-focused advice.

You will develop litigation strategy, manage examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, and contribute to business development within a collegial, supportive