Description
Position: Associate – Insurance Litigation
ABOUT THE POSITION Your duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct research and provide analysis.
Draft pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation briefs.
Prepare correspondence to counsel opposite and clients.
Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.
Appear in court to argue motions or other adjudicative hearings.
Attend Alberta or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
Perform certain tasks related to practice management.
Meet other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time. THE
REQUIREMENTS Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in the Province of Alberta as a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta Bar.
Minimum 3+ years in Insurance Defence, Civil Litigation, and/or Commercial Litigation Excellent academics (B student and/or greater)
Strong writing skills
Trial experience
Coverage experience an asset Private practice experience is preferable but not necessary (in-house lawyers welcome to apply!) BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION $160,000 – $180,000/year base salary DOEFormal bonus structure
Hybrid work options
Medical, dental, vision coverage, PTO + more!