Description

Responsibilities<br/><br/>Provide legal analysis and advice in the area of insurance defense and coverage.
Conduct research and provide analysis.
Draft pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation briefs.
Prepare correspondence to counsel opposite and clients.
Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.
Appear in court to argue motions or other adjudicative hearings.
Attend Alberta or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
Perform certain tasks related to practice management.
Meet other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.
Requirements<br/><br/>Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law the Province of Alberta or another Canadian Province as a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another Provincial Law Society.
5+ years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance law.
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
Demonstrated 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.
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Hard Skills<br/><br/>legal analysis
insurance defense
coverage analysis
drafting pleadings
motion materials
factums
pre-trial memorandums
mediation briefs
court advocacy
commercial litigation
Soft Skills<br/><br/>legal writing
communication skills
judgement
legal reasoning
analytical skills
problem solving
strategy development
client communication
advocacy
interpersonal skills
Certifications & Qualifications<br/><br/>license to practice law
member in good standing
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