At a Glance
- Tasks: Defend litigation claims and provide strategic legal advice in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Aviva Trial Lawyers, a national team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, health benefits, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Enjoy outstanding career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Focus on client advocacy and advance cases through trial without business development stress.
- Qualifications: Must be called to the bar in Nova Scotia with 5+ years of litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Aviva Trial Lawyers (ATL) is a 310-person national litigation team with 10 offices across Canada. We are pleased to announce that we are growing our Dartmouth team.
Experience Aviva
At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We are proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We are not just about insurance; we are about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.
The opportunity
Engage in the pure practice of law. Free from the administrative and business development demands of private practice, you will focus on client advocacy, strategic legal advice, and advancing matters through to trial, while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
What You'll Do
- Defend litigation claims in areas of automobile personal injury; occupiers' liability cases; construction claims; professional negligence claims;
- Provide support and legal opinions to Claims;
- Handle all aspects of litigation from the filing of pleadings, to attending at examinations for discovery, arguing motions, attending settlement conferences/mediations and running trials.
Qualifications
Called to the bar in the province of Nova Scotia; Minimum of 5 years' experience in a litigation role.
What You'll Bring
Professionalism, strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills; Experience as litigation counsel together with insurance law; Proven capability to handle complex litigation through to trial or arbitration; Strong technical claims knowledge; Deep understanding of current insurance law issues; Comprehensive understanding of Canadian legal processes.
What You'll Get
Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities; Hybrid flexible work model; Outstanding career and professional development opportunities.
Litigation Counsel employer: Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
At Aviva Trial Lawyers in Dartmouth, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. As part of a national litigation team, you will engage in meaningful legal work without the burdens of private practice, while enjoying a competitive rewards package and flexible work arrangements that enhance your work-life balance. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and communities, all within a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
Contact Details:
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Recruitment Team
