Litigation Associate

Clyde & Co

Litigation Associate managing litigation files while providing legal counsel in various fields. Collaborating with clients and experts, conducting analyses, and leading court procedures.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage litigation matters as part of a team with Clyde & Co partners and lawyers, as well as with clients;
Provide legal advice and opinions across various areas, notably construction law, insurance law, civil and professional liability, among others;
Work closely with experts to prepare and present clients' positions;
Understand and synthesize complex legal, factual, and technical issues;
Prepare and conduct examinations for discovery and interrogatories, either independently or as part of a team;
Draft pleadings, briefs, and other court filings;
Argue and present applications and motions before the court, and participate in mediations and trials;
Perform other responsibilities related to the role or as new business priorities emerge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Civil law degree from a recognized university;
Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;
2 to 4 years of relevant litigation experience, particularly in insurance law, construction law, commercial litigation, and professional liability;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent written and spoken English and French, and an outstanding academic and professional record;
Strong organizational skills and excellent analytical and synthesizing abilities;
Excellent judgment and legal reasoning;
Integrity, high degree of rigor, and attention to detail;
Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness;
Ability to develop legal strategies;
Ease in building trusted relationships with clients and external partners when applicable, as well as with partners, other lawyers, and staff at all levels within the firm;
Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility – Benefit from a healthy work-life balance, with the option to work remotely or from the office.
Flexible paid time off – Lawyers have the discretion to use paid leave as needed, exercising professional judgment.
Performance-based bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly incentive program offers the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month.
Referral bonuses – Receive attractive rewards for referring talent to our team.
Mentorship and career development – Access quality mentorship, international training programs, and support for career advancement.
Engaging culture – Participate in social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive parental leave – Benefit from six months of fully paid parental leave, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Global internal mobility program – Take part in client events across North America and explore our international offices.
Career development – Advance your career through training and development programs for lawyers at regional and global levels.
Comprehensive health plan – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible family members.
Comprehensive disability insurance – Enhanced short-term and long-term disability coverage.

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationlegal advicedrafting pleadingscourt filingsexaminations for discoveryinterrogatorieslegal strategiesnegotiationanalytical skillslegal reasoning

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailintegrityjudgmentcollaborative mindsettrust-buildingcommercial awarenesssynthesizing abilities

Certifications

civil law degreemember of the Quebec Bar