Associate

-< Back to Jobs - Refer a friend - Printer Friendly - Apply - Job Title - Associate - Job Location - Vancouver (British Columbia) - Job Type - Fee earners - Country/Territory - Canada - Region - The Americas - Description **The Role** Clyde & Co has an opening for a seasoned Associate with experience in insurance and/or civil litigation experience to join the insurance litigation group. As a lawyer at our Firm, you will be involved all aspects of litigation including mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals, in a broad scope of general litigation matters, with a focus on Commercial disputes. You will have the opportunity of working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and as part of a collegial team, all the while further developing your career. **Key Responsibilities** - Providing legal analysis and advice in the area of general litigation matters, working with senior lawyers and partners in those sectors; - Drafting pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation memorandums; - Conducting research and providing legal analysis; - Preparing correspondence to counsel opposite and clients; - Maintaining relations with the clients; - Reviewing documents in preparation for litigation; - Preparing for and attending examinations for discovery and mediations; - Appearing in court, independently or with senior counsel, to argue motions and attend pre-trials; - Assisting with, or conducting solo preparations and attending independently or with senior counsel at trials or other adjudicative hearings; - Attending B.C. or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities; - Performing certain tasks related to practice management; - Developing his/her overall set of skills in an on-going fashion; - Meeting other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time. **Essential Skills & Experience** - Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in the Province of British Columbia (member in good standing with the B.C. Bar); - Having between four (4) to five (5) years of post-qualification experience; - Relevant experience would be in private practice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on commercial, insurance and construction litigation generally; - 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. The salary range for this position is $145,000-$160,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. **The Firm** Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide. **Our Values** Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We: - **Work as one** We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success - **Excel with clients** We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do - **Celebrate difference** We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achieve