Litigation Associate
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
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- Full-time
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About The Job
Our client is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Lawyer to join our busy Litigation team, with a specific focus on mortgage and condominium foreclosures, collections and general litigation.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a junior-to-mid-level lawyer looking to take ownership of files, gain significant court experience, and advance their career within a supportive team structure. You will manage a diverse caseload involving civil disputes and legal enforcement proceedings for institutional and private clients.
Key Responsibilities
Our client is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Lawyer to join our busy Litigation team, with a specific focus on mortgage and condominium foreclosures, collections and general litigation.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a junior-to-mid-level lawyer looking to take ownership of files, gain significant court experience, and advance their career within a supportive team structure. You will manage a diverse caseload involving civil disputes and legal enforcement proceedings for institutional and private clients.
Key Responsibilities
- File Management: Manage civil litigation files from inception to resolution, including mortgage foreclosures and condominium collections foreclosure actions.
- Advocacy: Appear regularly before the Alberta Court of King's Bench (including Applications Judges) and the Alberta Court of Justice.
- Drafting: Prepare high-quality pleadings, affidavits, applications, briefs, and legal opinions.
- Client Relations: Provide strategic advice to financial institutions, condominium corporations, and private lenders, ensuring prompt communication and updates.
- Negotiation: Conduct settlement negotiations, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Education: Graduate of a recognized Canadian law school (LL.B. or J.D.).
- Professional Standing: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta (or eligible for immediate membership).
- Experience: 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in civil litigation, with practical knowledge of Alberta foreclosure procedures, the Land Titles Act, and the Condominium Property Act.
- Skills:
- Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal assistants and senior counsel.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage competing deadlines.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and benefits package.
- Professional development support, continuing legal education (CLE) funding, and professional membership dues coverage.
- A clear pathway for mentorship, career growth, and progression.
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Responsibilities
Manage civil litigation files, including mortgage foreclosures and condominium collections, from inception through resolution, and appear before Alberta courts. Draft legal documents and opinions, advise institutional and private clients, and conduct settlement negotiations, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a recognized Canadian law school and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligible for immediate membership. The role requires 1–5 years of civil litigation experience, practical knowledge of Alberta foreclosure procedures and relevant legislation, and strong research, drafting, advocacy, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
Skills
- Civil Litigation
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Condominium Collections
- Court Advocacy
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Research
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation
- Settlement Negotiations
- Mediation
- Client Relations
- Alberta Foreclosure Procedures
- Land Titles Act
- Condominium Property Act
- Organization
- Deadline Management
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Professional Development Support
- Continuing Legal Education Funding
- Professional Membership Dues Coverage
- Mentorship
- Career Growth And Progression
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Civil Litigation
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Condominium Collections
- Collections
- Alberta Court Of King's Bench
- Alberta Court Of Justice
- Court Applications
- Pleadings
- Affidavits
- Applications
- Legal Briefs
- Legal Opinions
- Alberta Foreclosure Procedures
- Land Titles Act
- Condominium Property Act
- Financial Institutions
- Condominium Corporations
- Private Lenders
- Settlement Negotiations
- Mediation
- Legal Research
- Oral Advocacy
- Client Relations
- Law Society Of Alberta