The lawyer will be working fully remotely and autonomously for the most part, performing legal document reviews pertaining to LARGE files related to insurance law issues. Regular team meetings will take place virtually.

This is a fee earner contractual role which may last for approximately 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing a large volume of documents and email exchanges amongst parties. Issues may be related to construction projects, director and office liability, subrogated claims and may include review of technical engineering documents.

• Drafting memoranda on relevant documents reviewed.

• Assisting with the preparation for questioning of partiesand retainer of experts.

• Identifying and extracting key documents.

• Attending regular meetings with the team to report on progress and provide guidance on next steps.

• Participating in and supporting the development of case strategies.

• Assisting in preparing for hearings.

• Responding to other related requests that may arise.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in civil law from a reputable university.

• Member in good standing of the Alberta Bar.

• 1 to 5 years of relevant litigation experience.

• Sound judgement and legal reasoning.

• Rigor and attention to detail.

• Diligence.

• Team spirit and collaboration.

• Knowledge of Relativity, Nextpoint or other document review platform would be an asset.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.