Associate Lawyer

Redstone Family Law; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Redstone Family Law in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking an Associate Lawyer to handle a range of family law matters including separation, divorce, parenting, and support. The role is full-time and hybrid, combining in-office work in Red Deer with some remote flexibility.

You will meet with clients, draft pleadings, perform legal research, and prepare for negotiations and court appearances. The firm emphasizes compassionate, client-centered guidance and ethical practice, offering collaboration with

Qualifikationen

• Licensed to practice law in Alberta and in good standing.
• Strong family law knowledge including separation, divorce, parenting, and support.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Effective advocacy for negotiations, mediation, and court appearances.
• Clear client communication and professional, confidential practice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with strong time management.

Aufgaben

• Meet with clients to gather facts and advise on options.
• Provide legal guidance on family law matters.
• Draft pleadings, agreements, and client correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for negotiations and court appearances.
• Manage files from intake to resolution and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff in a small team.
• Maintain client-centered, ethical practice in a hybrid work setting.

Kenntnisse

Licensed to practice law

Family law experience in Alberta

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Client communication

Time management

Hybrid work setting

Jobbeschreibung

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.