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.