Associate Lawyer
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description Redstone Family Law serves Red Deer and Central Alberta, supporting families through separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division. The firm focuses exclusively on family law, allowing it to deliver informed guidance on some of the most challenging decisions people face. Redstone Family Law emphasizes listening carefully to each client’s circumstances and offering clear, practical advice tailored to their situation. Team members collaborate to provide compassionate, effective representation while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. The firm values a respectful, client-centered approach and a strong commitment to the local community.
Role Description The Associate Lawyer will handle a range of family law files, including separation, divorce, parenting, support, and property division matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, providing legal advice, drafting pleadings and agreements, conducting legal research, and preparing for negotiations, mediation, and court appearances. The role involves managing files from intake to resolution, collaborating with colleagues and support staff, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Red Deer, AB, with a combination of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the appropriate provincial law society; family law experience in Alberta is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of family law, including separation, divorce, parenting, child and spousal support, and property division.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills for drafting pleadings, agreements, legal opinions, and client correspondence.
- Effective advocacy skills for negotiations, mediation, and court appearances, with sound judgment and professionalism.
- Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice on sensitive issues.
- Solid file management, time management, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment, including in a hybrid in-office and remote setting.
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and a client-centered approach; prior experience in a family law firm is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Manage family law matters involving separation, divorce, parenting, support, and property division from intake through resolution. Advise clients, draft legal documents, conduct research, prepare for negotiations, mediation, and court appearances, and collaborate with colleagues and support staff.
Requirements
Must be licensed and in good standing with the appropriate provincial law society; Alberta family law experience is strongly preferred. Requires family law knowledge, strong research, analytical, writing, advocacy, communication, organizational, and file management skills, along with sound judgment and a commitment to ethical, confidential, client-centered practice.
Skills
- Family Law
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Writing
- Pleading Drafting
- Agreement Drafting
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Court Advocacy
- Client Communication
- File Management
- Time Management
- Organization
- Client-Centered Service
- Confidentiality
- Ethical Practice
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Family Law
- Separation
- Divorce
- Parenting Arrangements
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Property Division
- Legal Advice
- Pleadings
- Legal Agreements
- Legal Research
- Legal Opinions
- Client Correspondence
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Court Appearances
- File Management
- Provincial Law Society
- Confidentiality
- Ethical Practice