Intermediate Litigation Associate Position – Insurance Coverage Law and General Civil Litigation

Intermediate Litigation Associate – Insurance Coverage Law and General Civil Litigation

Owen Bird Law Corporation, 2900 - 733 Seymour Street, Vancouver, Canada

Job Type: Full‑time | Category:
Lawyer |

Location:

Vancouver, BC

We are a full‑service business law firm in Downtown Vancouver, providing exceptional service and outstanding results for clients across sectors for more than 50 years. Our clients include large, medium, and small businesses, publicly traded companies, insurers, financial institutions, real estate firms, telecommunications and other sectors. As part of the Interlaw network, we handle many transnational matters. Our culture is informal, collegial and respectful, with mentorship and balanced‑life encouragement.

We seek an associate lawyer to practice in insurance coverage law and general civil litigation. The role will work closely with Greg Tucker, K.C., on commercial property, builders risk, liability, wrap‑up liability, professional liability, directors‑and‑officers, errors‑and‑omissions and other insurance coverage matters, with civil litigation as supplemental work.

• Conduct own files of appropriate complexity in insurance coverage and general civil litigation.
• Assist senior counsel on more complex matters.
• Draft pleadings, prepare chambers applications, negotiate at mediations, and appear at trial.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client matters within scope.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance coverage and litigation practice.
• Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings, negotiate and litigate effectively.
• Capable of conducting files from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and client‑management skills.

• Base salary: $143,000 – $182,000 depending on year of call (lock‑step model).
• Lucrative bonus model rewarding billable‑hour expectations.
• Competitive benefits commensurate with firm.

• Submit a 1‑page cover letter, 2‑page CV and practice synopsis (if available).
• Indicate available start date in the cover letter.
• Email applications to
• Final date to receive applications:
  January 30, 2026 (interviews as applications are received).

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