Associate Lawyer

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Everyday responsibilities of a Associate Lawyer include:

• Managing client cases from start to finish
• Making Court appearnces
• Advising clients and conducting legal research on their behalf
• Preparing and reviewing legal documents ahead of a court hearing
• Developing litigation strategies
• Gathering evidence
• Updating and consulting with senior associates
• Supervising paralegals or legal assistants from time to time.

Skills that are valued in this type of role, and will allow you to perform well include:

• Advanced critical and legal reasoning skills
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Ability to project manage to a high standard
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent legal English skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills

Licence Requirement:

Must be an active member of the Law Society of Alberta.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $50,089.90 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate of Standing (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-01-15