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Senior Associate – Insurance Litigation
Clyde & CoSenior Associate at Clyde & Co. handling insurance defense and coverage litigation matters with a part-time office presence in Calgary.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal analysis and advice in the area of insurance defense and coverage.
- 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.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law the Province of Alberta or another Canadian Province as a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another Provincial Law Society.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance law.
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
- Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
- Proven advocacy talent.
- High integrity and intellectual rigor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships.
- Able to work independently, as well as in a team.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
- Flexible Paid Time Off – Associates are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
- Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
- Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
- Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal analysisinsurance defensecoverage analysisdrafting pleadingsmotion materialsfactumspre-trial memorandumsmediation briefscourt advocacycommercial litigation
Soft Skills
legal writingcommunication skillsjudgementlegal reasoninganalytical skillsproblem solvingstrategy developmentclient communicationadvocacyinterpersonal skills
Certifications
license to practice lawmember in good standingLaw Society of Alberta