In-House Legal Counsel I
About The Position
We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel I to join our growing team! This role involves handling insurance defence files of varying complexities independently, from preparation and conduct of applications/motions, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre-trial conferences, and trials, to drafting opinions, pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents. The position also includes preparing and presenting legal educational seminars to the claims department, maintaining effective communication with the claims department and adjusters, conducting trials and hearings before various courts and administrative tribunals, and utilizing AI tools in accordance with departmental goals while adhering to ethical governance for AI usage. Weekly hours may fluctuate depending on business needs.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
- Current member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Minimum of two years of insurance litigation experience.
- Expertise in drafting pleadings, reviewing and assessing voluminous production, conducting discoveries, and trials/arbitration.
- Superior organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple case files simultaneously and independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with research and negotiating experience.
- Proficient in alternative dispute resolution including independent preparation and conduct of mediations.
- Proficiency in technologies, tools, and software programs to optimize operational efficiency and decision making, including but not limited to iManage, Citrix, ACL, Nuance, Generative AI and the Microsoft Office package of programs.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment.
Nice To Haves
- Dual bar licensing in Alberta and British Columbia is considered an asset.
- Experience in the following practice areas would be considered an asset: MVAs, construction, commercial general liability, specialty lines, auto/transportation, long haul trucking, E&O, D&O, employment, subrogation.
Responsibilities
- Handle insurance defence files of varying complexities independently from beginning to conclusion.
- Independently prepare and conduct applications/motions, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre-trial conferences and trials.
- Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents to support motion applications, mediation briefs and pre-trial memoranda.
- Prepare and present legal educational seminars to the claims department.
- Maintain productive and effective communications with the claims department and adjusters.
- Conduct trials and hearings before the Court of Kings Bench, Court of Justice, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada; as well as hearings before administrative tribunals.
- Utilize AI Tools in accordance with departmental goals / targets for usage and adoption.
- Adhere to the established guardrails and ethical governance for AI usage.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
- Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
- Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
- Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
