Associate Lawyer
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description Redstone Family Law serves clients in Red Deer and Central Alberta, focusing exclusively on family law matters such as separation, divorce, parenting, child and spousal support, and property division. The firm is dedicated to helping families through some of the most complex and emotionally challenging legal decisions they will face. Redstone Family Law takes time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and provides clear, practical, and tailored advice. Team members collaborate to deliver respectful, compassionate service while maintaining high professional standards in advocacy and negotiation.
Role Description The Associate Lawyer will handle a range of family law files, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, assessing their legal issues, providing strategic advice, drafting pleadings, agreements, and correspondence, and representing clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings. The role involves managing files from intake through resolution, conducting legal research, reviewing disclosure, and maintaining organized, accurate file records. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Calgary, AB, with a mix of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility. The Associate Lawyer will collaborate with colleagues, contribute to firm knowledge-sharing, and support a client-centered, solutions-oriented approach to family law.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Alberta and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Experience or strong interest in family law, including separation, parenting, support, and property division matters.
- Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and drafting of pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and legal memoranda.
- Strong advocacy skills for negotiation, mediation, and court appearances, with sound judgment in advising clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in clear, practical terms.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential client information.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectively.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues and other professionals in a hybrid work environment.
- Comfort with legal practice management and document management software; proficiency with standard office and video-conferencing tools.
- Prior experience in a family law practice or litigation setting is an asset.
- Commitment to client-centered service and an empathetic, respectful approach to working with individuals and families.
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Responsibilities
Manage family law matters from intake through resolution, advising clients and preparing pleadings, agreements, and correspondence. Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings while conducting research, reviewing disclosure, and maintaining accurate files.
Requirements
Must be licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, with experience or a strong interest in family law. Requires strong legal research, analysis, drafting, advocacy, communication, organization, and client-service skills; prior family law or litigation experience is an asset.
Skills
- Family Law
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Drafting
- Client Counseling
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Court Advocacy
- File Management
- Disclosure Review
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
- Collaboration
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Family Law
- Separation
- Divorce
- Parenting Arrangements
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Property Division
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Pleadings
- Affidavits
- Contracts
- Legal Memoranda
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Court Proceedings
- Client Counseling
- Disclosure Review
- File Management
- Law Society of Alberta
- Document Management Software
- Video Conferencing