Associate Lawyer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and representation in civil litigation and/or family law matters.
- Draft and review legal documents, contracts, agreements, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on matters involving Alberta laws and regulations.
- Develop effective legal strategies and solutions in collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files, records, and documentation.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing personalized legal services.
- Stay current with legislative changes, legal developments, and relevant case law.
- Uphold professional, ethical, and client advocacy standards.
- 3+ years of legal experience, with a focus on civil litigation and/or family law.
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta legislation, regulations, and court procedures.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines independently.
- Professional, client-focused, and committed to effective advocacy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and representation in civil litigation and/or family law, including drafting documents, conducting research, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings. Manage client files and relationships, develop legal strategies with colleagues, and stay current with Alberta law and professional standards.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of legal experience focused on civil litigation and/or family law, a law degree from an accredited law school, and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Alberta law and court procedures, excellent research, drafting, communication, and analytical skills, and the ability to manage files independently and collaborate effectively.
Skills
- Civil Litigation
- Family Law
- Alberta Law
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Drafting
- Problem-Solving
- Client Advocacy
- File Management
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Court Representation
- Legal Strategy
- Communication
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Civil Litigation
- Family Law
- Alberta Law
- Legal Advice
- Legal Representation
- Legal Documents
- Contracts
- Agreements
- Pleadings
- Legal Correspondence
- Negotiations
- Mediations
- Arbitrations
- Court Proceedings
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Alberta Legislation
- Court Procedures
- Legal Strategy
- Client Advocacy
- File Management
- Client Relationships
- Law Society of Alberta
- Professional Ethics
- Case Law