Our client is a well-established, full-service defence litigation firm with a significant presence in Western Canada. The firm’s has a adaptable hybrid work model (three days in-office, two remote). The firm maintains a diverse insurance and complex litigation practice and is experiencing continued growth. With significant capacity to expand across multiple specialty areas, the firm is strategically strengthening its mid-level bench strength to support ongoing client demand.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a energetic litigation team and will manage a litigation practice with a focus on one or more of the following areas:
Insurance coverage
Class actions
Historic abuse litigation
Errors & Omissions (E&O;)
Employment Practices Liability (EPL)

The successful candidate will:
Handle files with increasing autonomy while collaborating with senior partners
Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, and court appearances
Draft pleadings, written advocacy,



and complex legal opinions
Contribute to strategic case development and client relationship management
Participate in marketing and business development initiatives (target: approximately 50 hours annually)

Requirements
7–10 years’ call (or comparable experience) preferred
Strong background in insurance litigation, coverage, class actions, or abuse litigation
Experience handling files with a degree of independenceDemonstrated advocacy skills and strong written work product
Commercially minded with an interest in long-term growth within a firm
Candidates with split practices beyond pure motor vehicle defense will be considered; exclusively motor vehicle-focused practices are not preferred
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, partner-heavy environment
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