Aviva Trial Lawyers (ATL) is a 310-person national litigation team with 10 offices across Canada.
We are pleased to announce that we are expanding 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
As an experienced advocate, you will be part of our dynamic Dartmouth office and provide independent, legal services to customers involved in complex litigation or other legal matters.
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.
Interested candidates
Send your cover letter and resume by August 14, 2026, to ATLrecruitment@aviva.com
Attention: Lianne B. Furlong and Catherine Koch
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 08/14/2026