Litigation Counsel – Aviva Trial Lawyers; Dartmouth

Position: Litigation Counsel – Aviva Trial Lawyers (Dartmouth)
Location: Hants County (Shubenacadie)

Litigation Counsel – Aviva Trial Lawyers (Dartmouth)   September 23, 2026
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.
Primary Responsibilities   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.