Associate Lawyer

Our Client

Our client is a well-established, full-service defence litigation firm with a significant presence in Western Canada. The firm maintains a diverse insurance and complex litigation practice and is experiencing continued growth.

The firm offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in-office in Vancouver and two days remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of insurance defence litigation files, primarily involving general liability matters, including occupiers' liability, liquor liability, sports and recreation, product liability and personal injury claims.
• Handle litigation files with increasing autonomy while collaborating with senior lawyers.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, motions and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, legal opinions, mediation briefs and other written advocacy materials.
• Develop litigation strategies, assess liability and exposure, and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Called to the British Columbia Bar with 3-7 years of litigation experience.
• Strong experience in insurance defence litigation, particularly general liability and personal injury matters.
• Experience independently managing litigation files and conducting discoveries, mediations and court appearances.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, written advocacy and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially minded, with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in long-term professional growth within a firm.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Ref# LI1875