Associate Lawyer - Family Law

Duncan Craig LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Alberta is seeking a dedicated Associate Lawyer to join their Family Solutions Group in Edmonton. The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in family law, focusing on providing comprehensive legal consulting to clients. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of $100,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year, along with excellent benefits and growth opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Mentorship

Professional Development

Access to Marketing Resources

On-site gym

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of post-call experience in family law.
• Practicing lawyer with experience in the Alberta Bar.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within the Family Solutions Group.
• Provide legal consulting for individuals and families.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem resolution

Education

JD or LLB

Admitted to Alberta Bar

Job description

Associate Lawyer – Family Law

We are searching for a talented lawyer to work effectively within our Family Solutions Group. The Family Solutions Group provides comprehensive legal consulting for individuals and families. As one of the oldest full-service, regional law firms in Alberta, we have built continuous connection to the community and our clients and work hard to find solutions for our clients with a compassionate focus.

Our firm is proud to be one of Alberta’s Top Employers. We are now actively seeking to add a talented family law associate to join our team of legal experts in our Edmonton office.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will :
• have 3 to 7 years of post-call experience in family law;
• possess outstanding conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills;
• and,
• be highly motivated, reliable, and client centric.

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Excellent teamwork and team-building skills as well as the ability to work independently
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and a variety of client contacts
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skillsEffective file and practice management skills, a willingness to collaborate on projects with other lawyers and stakeholders

Education & Admission

• JD or LLB required;
• Admitted to Alberta Bar (no exceptions)
• Practicing lawyer with 3-7 years post-call experience
• In good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

Compensation

• Competitive base salary and exceptional bonus structure
• Health Benefits (inclusive of a Health Spending Account)
• Quality work on various file types
• Mentorship
• Professional Development and Educational support
• Access to Business Development and Marketing resources
• Opportunity for growth within the firm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$170,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• Paid time off

Licence / Certification: LSAB Certificate of Standing (preferred)

Work Location: In person