Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Lawyer to join our legal team. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career legal professionals to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment. The successful candidate will assist senior lawyer with research, drafting, negotiation, and case preparation, contributing to the effective delivery of legal services. A strong foundation in legal research and writing, along with proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis, is essential for this role.
Our practice spans all areas of law including but not limited to civil litigation, criminal law, family law, real estate, and corporate commercial matters.
This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage and grow with us. We welcome and celebrate candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
The role
We are seeking a motivated associate lawyer to join our growing firm. You will work alongside senior lawyer on a diverse range of civil, commercial, and family disputes, managing your own files with increasing autonomy. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys hands-on litigation work and direct client contact in a supportive small-firm environment. We are looking for someone who is resourceful, gritty, and a self-starter. Someone who takes initiative, figures things out, and thrives without needing to be micromanaged.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and assist with a broad range of civil, criminal, and family law matters
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, written submissions, and other court materials
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
- Represent clients in chambers applications, mediations, and negotiations
- Attend discoveries, hearings, and trials
- Advise clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution options
- Collaborate with other members of our firm.
Who thrives here
This role is a great fit if you are the kind of lawyer who hits the ground running and does not wait to be told what to do next. You pick up a file, assess what needs to happen, and make it happen. You are resourceful. When you run into a problem you do not know the answer to, you figure it out. You bring real, hands-on experience in at least one of our practice areas and can apply that knowledge from day one. You are a quick learner who adapts easily to new areas of law, new clients, and new challenges. A multicultural perspective and an understanding of diverse client backgrounds is something you see as a strength, not an afterthought, and it shows in how you communicate and connect with the people you represent.
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- Called to the Bar and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. This position is open to fully called lawyers only;
- 1 to 5 years of experience; experience in at least one, and ideally two, of civil litigation, family law, or criminal law is preferred but not required. Candidates without experience in these areas are welcome to apply and should indicate which areas they are interested in developing their practice in
- Experience drafting pleadings, affidavits, written submissions, and other court materials is an asset
- Strong oral and written advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple files independently and meet deadlines
- Court appearance experience is an asset
- Fluency in a language other than English is an asset
What we offer
- Compensation is primarily fixed, commensurate with experience, with potential for a fee split arrangement for lawyers who bring in their own work
- Mentorship, training, and support in a collaborative environment. We are invested in your growth and development as a lawyer
- Significant potential for growth within the firm as we continue to expand
- No billable hour targets. We focus on quality work, not clock-watching
- Flexible working arrangements and scheduling. We are a small firm and we are not rigid about how, when, or which days you work, as long as the work gets done and clients are served
- We genuinely value work-life balance and trust our team to manage their time like the professionals they are
- Free parking at our office
- A collaborative, respectful, and diverse team environment
Work location
This is primarily an in-office position at our Edmonton location. In-person attendance is expected on most days, with the potential for some work-from-home days by arrangement.
How to apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Associate Lawyer Application - Your Name."
In your cover letter, please address the following:
- The practice areas you have experience in and a brief description of the substantive work you have done in each. If you do not yet have experience in the areas listed, please tell us which areas you are interested in growing a practice in and why. Candidates without experience in these areas are welcome to apply and should indicate which areas they are interested in developing their practice in
- Your salary range expectations
- Your earliest available start date
- If you speak any languages other than English, please indicate which ones and your level of proficiency
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. We thank all applicants and will contact only those selected for an interview.
Pay: $65,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
