Our client is a well-established, full-service defence litigation firm with a significant presence in Western Canada. The firm’s has a flexible 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 dynamic 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 robust 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 collaborative, partner-heavy environment

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📌 Associate (British Columbia)
🏢 BJRC Recruiting
📍 British Columbia