Associate Lawyer - Insurance Defence
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
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Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Lawyer with 1-5 years of relevant experience to join a collaborative legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance defence matters, including personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.
The ideal candidate is motivated to develop their practice, work closely with experienced legal professionals, and provide practical, client-focused legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with flexibility
Experience: 1-5 years
We are seeking an Associate Lawyer with 1-5 years of relevant experience to join a collaborative legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance defence matters, including personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.
The ideal candidate is motivated to develop their practice, work closely with experienced legal professionals, and provide practical, client-focused legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and assist with a variety of insurance defence files.
- Handle matters involving personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Draft legal opinions, correspondence, and litigation materials.
- Participate in case strategy, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective legal representation.
- 1-5 years of experience in insurance defence or civil litigation.
- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Work-life balance and a people-focused workplace culture.
- Exposure to diverse and challenging litigation matters.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with flexibility
Experience: 1-5 years
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Responsibilities
Manage and assist with insurance defence files involving personal injury, product liability, professional negligence, and construction litigation. Conduct research, prepare legal documents and opinions, contribute to case strategy and dispute resolution, and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and colleagues.
Requirements
Applicants need 1–5 years of experience in insurance defence or civil litigation and must be in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. They should have strong research, drafting, analytical, advocacy, communication, and organizational skills, and be able to manage competing priorities while working collaboratively.
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Analytical Skills
- Advocacy
- Communication
- Organization
- Case Management
- Litigation
- Negotiation
- Dispute Resolution
- Client Communication
- Legal Writing
- Teamwork
- Prioritization
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Collaborative And Supportive Team Environment
- Work-Life Balance
- People-Focused Workplace Culture
- Exposure To Diverse And Challenging Litigation Matters
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Insurance Defence
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Professional Negligence
- Construction Litigation
- Legal Research
- Pleadings
- Motions
- Legal Documents
- Legal Opinions
- Litigation Materials
- Case Strategy
- Negotiations
- Dispute Resolution
- Client Communication
- Opposing Counsel
- Advocacy
- Law Society Of Alberta
- Legal Services