Associate Lawyer - Insurance Litigation

Overview

Clyde & Co has an opening for an associate lawyer with experience in general insurance and professional indemnity to join the insurance litigation group. As a lawyer at our Firm, you will be involved in all aspects of litigation including mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals, in a broad scope of general litigation matters, with a focus on commercial disputes. You will have the opportunity of working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and as part of a collegial team, all the while further developing your career.

Compensation range: $125,000 - $145,000 - $165,000

• Providing legal analysis and advice in the area of general litigation matters, working with senior lawyers and partners in those sectors.
• Drafting pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation memorandums.
• Conducting research and providing legal analysis.
• Preparing correspondence to counsel opposite and clients.
• Maintaining relations with the clients.
• Reviewing documents in preparation for litigation.
• Preparing for and attending examinations for discovery and mediations.
• Appearing in court, independently or with senior counsel, to argue motions and attend pre-trials.
• Assisting with or conducting solo preparations and attending independently or with senior counsel at trials or other adjudicative hearings.
• Attending B.C. or other Canadian Bar Association events for professional and business development opportunities.
• Performing certain tasks related to practice management.
• Developing overall skills in an ongoing fashion.
• Meeting other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.

• Graduate from a recognized university / law school and qualified to practice law in the Province of British Columbia (member in good standing with the B.C. Bar).
• Three to five years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in general insurance and professional indemnity (private practice or in-house) with a focus on general litigation.
• Experience in coverage analysis under insurance policies is an asset.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Sound judgement, analytical ability and creativity in problem solving.
• Ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
• Proven advocacy talent and high integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit with interest in building client relationships.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – use professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – annual performance-based bonuses, with a monthly bonus plan up to $2,000 per month.
• Referral Rewards, Mentorship & Career Growth, Engaging Culture.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – six months fully paid for all parents.
• Global Mobility Program – client-facing opportunities across North America and international offices.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Disability Coverage – short-term and long-term disability plans.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values guide our decisions and we work to operate in a diverse and inclusive environment. We support pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising environmental impact, including commitments to the SBTi Net-Zero standard.

Our Values – Work as one;
Excel with clients;
Celebrate difference;
Act boldly. We are committed to fairness, diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Important – This is the job description as constituted at present;
Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with changing business needs.