Insurance Litigation Associate, Calgary
or remote from Edmonton
The Role
Clyde & Co has an opening for a seasoned associate with
experience in insurance defense and coverage.As a lawyer at our Firm,
you will engage in matters involving all aspects of litigation
including advising clients, examinations for discovery, commercial
litigation, mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. You will
have the opportunity of working as part of a collegial team in one of
the leading international law firms in the insurance market, while
further developing your career.
Hybrid work mode with a minimum of two days at the Calgary office.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Essential Skills & Experience
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.
4 to 7 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.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specializing in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It
is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is
committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity
of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimizing the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000
people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one: We are a globally connected team of
talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients: We aim high and challenge
ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them
at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference: We help each other to be at
our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly: We seek new opportunities, take action
and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our
development and contributes to growth
Fee Earners Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Fee Earner career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client Relationships & Business Development
Finance and Practice Management
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.
