Litigation Lawyer

Job summary

Handle insurance-related litigation files independently and alongside senior lawyers, assessing cases, developing defence strategies, and progressing matters toward resolution. Build expertise in areas of interest and develop productive relationships with institutional clients.

Job details

A Great Opportunity for Motivated Litigation Counsel Are you looking for a lifestyle change? An opportunity to join a firm where you can build a career, with great mentorship and flexible work arrangements? Carfra Lawton LLP is a reputable, established and busy insurance and litigation law firm. From our base in beautiful Victoria, we represent domestic and international insurers, institutions and government agencies throughout British Columbia and the Yukon in a comprehensive range of insurance-related litigation including municipal law, health law, personal injury, administrative law, human rights, employment practices liability, public authorities liability, coverage, property and casualty, subrogation and construction law. Our team is comprised of over 30 lawyers, paralegals and articling students, all of whom are focused on litigation and insurance defence services. We provide our clients with the expertise and range of skills and experience needed to quickly assess files, identify defence strategies and progress a file towards resolution in a cost effective manner. We are looking for a motivated counsel to join our team. Step into a busy litigation practice, with lots of opportunities to: - work on interesting files, both independently and with senior lawyers; - hone your legal skills in a variety of areas of law; - build a practice area based on your interests; - receive significant and meaningful mentorship from experienced lawyers at the firm; - practice in a supportive, team-based environment; and - develop long-term, productive relationships with our institutional clients. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a substantial bonus program, and a full benefits package, including parental leave benefits. The firm supports our lawyers in cultivating their own areas of practice. We encourage pro bono work and other community service. We offer flexible work arrangements. and fully remote work may be considered for more experienced candidates. Minimum requirements: Bachelor of Laws Degree A practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia Preference may be given to candidates with: 2 to 6 years of legal practice experience Experience in insurance litigation, construction litigation, human rights, personal injury and/or civil litigation A connection to Vancouver Island All applicants interested in an opportunity to join our well-respected firm, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to the attention of Karen Orr at korr@carlaw.ca Candidates selected for an interview will be put in touch with one of our associates or associate counsel who can answer questions you may have about their experience working at the firm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+) and others who may contribute to diversity at Carfra Lawton LLP.

What you’ll do

Handle insurance-related litigation files independently and alongside senior lawyers, assessing cases, developing defence strategies, and progressing matters toward resolution. Build expertise in areas of interest and develop productive relationships with institutional clients.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Laws degree and good standing as a practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia are required. Preference may be given to candidates with 2 to 6 years of legal practice experience, relevant litigation experience, and a connection to Vancouver Island.

Benefits

• Bonus Program
• Benefits Package
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Litigation
• Insurance Defence
• Insurance Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Human Rights Law
• Personal Injury Law
• Civil Litigation
• Municipal Law
• Health Law
• Administrative Law
• Employment Practices Liability
• Coverage Law
• Property and Casualty
• Subrogation
• Legal Research
• Client Relationship Management

Job areas

• Legal