Associate Lawyer - Employment Litigation

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Unlimited vacation

Fully remote, hybrid or in-office

Vision, dental and extended health

Firm-provided laptop

Mentorship and training

Firm-wide networking

National firm resources

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. represents a busy national litigation firm seeking an Employment Litigation Associate in Alberta. The ideal candidate has three to ten years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience and strong interest in developing employment-law expertise.

Flexible arrangements include remote, hybrid, or in-office work, with firm-wide mentorship and training to support professional growth. Candidates must be admitted to the Alberta Bar and maintain good standing.

Qualifications

• Approximately three to ten years of experience as a plaintiff-side civil litigation lawyer.
• Employment law experience or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area.
• An LL.B., J.D. or equivalent legal degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A highly client-focused and compassionate approach.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the firm.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and file-management skills.
• The ability to prioritize competing demands and meet urgent deadlines.

Skills

Plaintiff-side civil litigation

Employment law interest

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Independence with collaboration

Client-focused and compassionate

Attention to detail

Education

LL.B., J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Our valued client, a busy national litigation firm with offices in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, is seeking a highly motivated and client-focused Employment Litigation Associate to join its growing Alberta practice.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an Alberta lawyer with approximately three to ten years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience. Previous employment law experience is strongly preferred; however, candidates with solid plaintiff litigation experience and a genuine interest in developing an employment practice are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will join a highly respected and collaborative national team. The firm offers meaningful mentorship, comprehensive training and the opportunity to continue learning and growing within a supportive professional environment.

The position may be performed fully remotely from anywhere in Alberta. The firm will also consider candidates residing in British Columbia, provided they are already called to the Alberta Bar and are ready to practice in Alberta. Candidates who prefer an in-office or hybrid arrangement will also have those options.

Candidates working remotely must have a stable and reliable home internet connection.

Key Qualifications

• Approximately three to ten years of experience as a plaintiff-side civil litigation lawyer;
• Employment law experience or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area;
• An LL.B., J.D. or equivalent legal degree;
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A highly client-focused and compassionate approach;
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the firm;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong organizational and file-management skills; and
• The ability to prioritize competing demands and meet urgent deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus;
• A potentially lucrative collections-based compensation structure beginning in the lawyer’s second year with the firm, particularly given the firm’s predominantly contingency-based practice;
• Unlimited vacation;
• Fully remote, hybrid or in-office working options;
• Vision, dental and extended health benefits, with premiums paid by the firm;
• A firm-provided laptop;
• Strong mentorship and training;
• Firm events and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the country; and
• The resources and support of an established national litigation firm.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated litigator who values client service, professional growth and flexibility, and who would like to build a long-term career within a respected national employment practice.