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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, particularly in insurance law, construction law, and professional liability, while effectively managing cases and developing legal strategies. Proficient in both English and French, with strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Law DegreeMember Of Quebec BarLitigation ExperienceFluency In English And FrenchLegal Strategy Development
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Hard Skills
Litigation ManagementDrafting PleadingsLegal ResearchExamination PreparationMediation ParticipationCourt ApplicationsLegal AdviceFactum PreparationMotion PresentationClient Communication
Soft Skills
Strong Negotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention To DetailIntegrityTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Insurance LawConstruction LawCommercial LitigationProfessional LiabilityRegulatory BodiesQuebec CourtsLegal OpinionsClient RelationshipsBusiness AcumenLegal Reasoning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Actively participate in plaintiff and defence litigation matters
- Manage files under the supervision of partners and/or senior lawyers
- Appear before Quebec courts and professional regulatory bodies
- Contribute to the development and implementation of legal strategies
- Communicate with clients and experts
- Lead and manage litigation matters in collaboration with partners, lawyers and clients
- Provide legal advice and opinions in construction law, insurance law, civil and professional liability, among other areas
- Work with experts to prepare and present clients’ positions
- Understand and synthesize complex legal, factual and technical issues
- Prepare and conduct examinations, independently or as part of a team
- Draft pleadings, memoranda, factums, petitions and other court applications
- Present and argue motions and applications before the courts
- Participate in mediations and trials
- Potentially work on files requiring ongoing follow-up
- Perform other responsibilities based on business priorities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Civil law degree from a recognized university
- Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
- 3 to 8 years of relevant litigation experience
- Specific experience in insurance law, construction law, commercial litigation and professional liability
- Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written
- Excellent academic and professional record
- Strong organizational, analytical and synthesis skills
- Excellent judgment and legal reasoning
- Integrity, rigour and attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills and business acumen
- Ability to develop effective legal strategies
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, external partners, partners, lawyers and staff members
- Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work flexibility
- Flexible paid time off
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Monthly bonus program of up to $2,000 per month
- Referral rewards
- Mentorship and career development
- International training programs
- Social events, volunteer initiatives and community service opportunities
- Six months of fully paid parental leave
- Global internal mobility program
- Client events across North America and opportunities to visit international offices
- Regional and global training and professional development programs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental and vision care
- Enhanced short-term and long-term disability insurance