Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Associate Lawyer (2+ Years) – Insurance Defence Litigation
Job Description
Associate Lawyer (2+ Years) – Insurance Defence Litigation
Ritch Williams & Richards is a boutique litigation firm based in downtown Halifax, focused on insurance defence and marine law. We act for leading national and international insurers on complex and high-value matters.
We are seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer (with at least 2+ years’ experience) to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys litigation, takes ownership of their files, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and advance litigation files from initial referral through to resolution with increasing autonomy
- Prepare pleadings, motions, and other court materials
- Prepare detailed liability and damages assessments, and opinions
- Prepare for and conduct discoveries, mediations, and Judicial settlement conferences
- Work closely with partners on complex insurance defence matters
- Build str...