Associate Lawyer

Clyde & Co•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$130,000 - CA$170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School and qualified to practice law in the Province of British Columbia (member in good standing with the B.C. Bar).
Having two (2) to six (6) years of post-qualification experience.
Relevant experience would be in private practice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on general insurance and professional indemnity.
Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
Sound judgement and legal reasoning, great analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in coverage analysis under insurance policies would be an asset.

Responsibilities

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 the purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
Performing certain tasks related to practice management.
Developing his/her overall set of skills in an on-going fashion.
Meeting other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.