Litigation Associate

Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto providing a full-range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.

We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we've pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.

Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.

Join us at WT!

We are currently seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Calgary team.

The preferred candidate will have 3 - 6 years of insurance defence or civil litigation experience. Experience in construction litigation will be an asset. The successful candidate will run files independently and work with experienced and respected senior counsel on larger matters. They will also have an opportunity to focus on their areas of interest within the firm's practice areas, or to have a broad litigation practice. Within insurance, the successful candidate will have exposure to suitable construction, professional indemnity, property, bodily injury, surety, and insurance coverage/contractual matters.

Our associate lawyers can also become involved with other areas of practice including commercial litigation, cyber, transportation, employment, and indigenous practice.

An existing client base is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Handling all aspects of litigated matters independently but with the mentorship of senior counsel;
• Independently handling questionings, mediations and chambers applications;
• Supporting senior counsel on complex matters;
• Practice and client management and contact;
• Business development and professional profile enhancement;
• Meeting billable and non-billable targets.

Qualifications:

• Legally entitled to practice law in Canada;
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta;
• 3 - 6 years of insurance defence or civil litigation experience;
• Excellent English oral and written skills and communication ability;
• Strong organization and teamwork skills and professional communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task and manage a busy practice alongside Legal Assistants and Paralegals.

Benefits & Perks:

• Opportunities to participate in a variety of health & wellbeing related activities and programs;
• Monthly in-house professional development seminars;
• A wellness allowance for fitness expenses;
• Flexible health and dental coverage;
• Long term disability insurance;
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals;
• Flexible work arrangement options.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At Whitelaw Twining and DWF Group, we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of Danna Marks to this link: https://wtca.bamboohr.com/careers/178