Senior Litigation Associate (Airdrie)

Senior Litigation Associate – Personal Injury / Insurance / Civil Litigation

We are looking for a senior litigation associate to join our Calgary litigation platform at Wilson Laycraft.

The associate will work primarily with Shiv Ganesh on a growing personal injury, insurance, and civil litigation practice, with the opportunity to assist other lawyers at Wilson Laycraft on appropriate litigation matters.

This is a role for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and a high degree of independence. The right candidate will be trusted to move files forward with good judgment, minimal supervision, and a practical understanding of what clients need.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in personal injury, insurance litigation, or broader civil litigation
• The ability to independently manage files, assess strategy, deal with opposing counsel, and move matters toward resolution
• Strong drafting, research, questioning, mediation, and client‑management skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a practical litigation mindset
• Interest in helping grow a litigation practice over time
• Expected annual target of 1,500 hours

Responsibilities

• Personal injury litigation
• Insurance litigation
• Civil litigation matters
• Client‑facing file management
• Drafting, research, questioning, applications, mediation preparation, and resolution strategy

There may also be opportunities to assist with other litigation matters within the firm, including select employment, defamation, commercial, and general civil litigation files, depending on experience and firm needs.

About Wilson Laycraft

Wilson Laycraft is an independent association of lawyers with a strong Calgary presence, a collegial and supportive environment, and a practical, client‑focused culture. The structure offers the benefit of working around experienced lawyers while preserving independence, flexibility, and room to build a meaningful litigation practice.

Compensation

• Salary starting at $150,000+, depending on experience and fit
• Bonus structure for the right candidate
• Health benefits
• Gym membership
• Qualified support and resources
• A strong platform for litigation practice growth

This is not a junior litigation role. We are looking for someone who can exercise independent judgment, take ownership of files, and become a key part of the next stage of growth.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please reach out to me directly and confidentially with a resume and cover letter.