Trial Lawyer

_Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do._

Our team is growing, and we are actively looking to hire a talented and motivated Intermediate or Junior Insurance Defence Lawyer to join our Claims Litigation team. This individual will report to our Calgary Managing Lawyer in our Law and Regulation team. The Defence Lawyer will provide efficient and cost-effective legal advice and support to Allstate business units and will represent insureds and Allstate, Pembridge and Pafco Insurance Companies in the defense of personal lines of insurance including bodily injury and accident benefit claims.

**Role Designation: Hybrid 1-2 days in Office**

**Benefits to joining Allstate**
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Working within the community and giving back
- Opportunity for ongoing learning and career development.
- We work a 37.5 hour work week

**Accountabilities**:

- Review new file assignments and draft initial pleadings and prepare discovery
- Prepare for and attend at case conferences, questionings, mediations, pre-trials and trials
- Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; collaborate with clients, paralegals and/or other lawyers is assessment of file;
- Research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues
- Monitor and review new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; collaborate with other areas of Law & Regulation department; proactively provide advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business
- Provide advice and/or legal approval related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures
- Draft, review and/or negotiate basic matters
- Draft and/or review routine correspondence and communications
- Respond to claims inquires
- Gather facts from client to understand goals and objectives client intends to achieve from action
- Work with business colleagues to develop and implement change
- Determine if/how business processes/practices need to be modified and work with client to implement change
- Occasional travel throughout Alberta for file work will be required

**Qualifications**:

- Possesses a Law Degree and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta in good standing
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience. Experience in insurance defense preferred
- Personal Injury & Accident Benefit experience is an asset
- Experience with issue management
- Ability to influence others
- Possesses analytical skills, utilizing knowledge of the law for sound decision-making
- Excellent technical, drafting, reporting, and research skills are required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
- Computer skills including MS Office Suite
- Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization

**Please note: This is a contract position anticipated to last 12 months with a possibility of an extension beyond that period of time**

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB