Associate Lawyer - Employment Litigation

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Remote, hybrid or in-office options

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Our client, a busy national litigation firm with offices across Canada, seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its Alberta practice. Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience and a strong interest in developing employment law expertise.

Alberta Bar membership is required, with flexibility for remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative national team, benefit from mentorship and training, and have

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience.
• Employment law experience or interest in developing expertise in this area.
• LL.B., J.D. or equivalent legal degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client-focused and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and file-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Remote candidates must have a stable home internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Join a national litigation team and contribute to a growing Alberta practice.
• Deliver high-quality client service and develop employment litigation skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and mentor junior lawyers as needed.
• Benefit from mentorship, training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law interest

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

LL.B./J.D. or equivalent

Bar admission in Alberta

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.

Key Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.

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

Compensation and Benefits

The firm offers a competitive and highly attractive compensation package, including:

• 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.