Summer Law Student

Litco Law; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm is seeking a Summer Law Student to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various legal practice areas, working closely with experienced lawyers who provide mentorship and guidance. You will engage in client meetings, assist in drafting legal documents, and contribute to a culture that values collaboration and excellence. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for law and a commitment to personal growth, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that believes in making a difference in clients' lives and fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed second year of law school and returning for Fall 2025.
• Proven leadership skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientation training and shadow lawyers in various practice areas.
• Draft liability assessments, court pleadings, and research memorandum.

Skills

People Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Completed Second Year of Law School

Job description

Who We Are

Spending a summer as a second year law student working at Litco Law is both a dynamic and exciting way for you to launch your career. At Litco Law, we are obsessed with providing outstanding client service. Our clients are our number one priority, and we are always striving to find new ways to support them throughout their injury claims.

By working as a Summer Law Student (2L), you will gain a well-rounded and valuable experience by working alongside our team of lawyers and articling students to gain exposure in each of our practice areas. Our program introduces students to many aspects of the practice of law including attending client intake meetings, questionings, and court applications. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to be paired with lawyers on our team who will offer them leadership, mentorship, guidance, and feedback on a regular basis. By joining Litco Law, you will be part of an incredible team of passionate, purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best work every day. Guided by our core values, we live and breathe a culture of freedom and responsibility.

Come meet our Lawyer team here!

How You'll Make a Difference

The primary goal of this position is to learn, develop, and contribute to a phenomenal client experience in all practice areas. As a Summer Law Student, you will have the opportunity to:

• Attend orientation training to familiarize yourself with all areas of Litco Law
• Spend time with lawyers in a mentorship setting
• Meet with lawyers in various practice areas across the organization
• Shadow in each practice area (including intake meetings, court application, etc.)
• Draft liability assessments, court pleadings, and research memorandum

Who You Are

• Believe that no lawyer is an island, all team members at a law firm make equally important contributions, and traditional law firm culture is old-fashioned and desperately out of date
• Known for a positive and helpful attitude with excellent people skills
• Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Proactive and visionary thinker with a resourceful work ethic and strong analytical skills
• Committed to personal growth and continuous improvement – you consider yourself a fast learner and love to develop and perfect new skills
• Enthusiastic about office culture, can easily build strong relationships internally, and handle sensitive situations that require empathy, tact, and confidentiality
• Pride yourself on exceptional time management skills, and a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high volume work environment

Application Information:

• Successful completion of second year law school and returning to studies in the Fall 2025 semester
• Please include a resume, cover letter, pre-law transcripts, and law transcripts
• Interested applicants may apply on our Careers page through our website
• Application deadline: March 9th, 2025

Check out our Careers page to learn more about why you’ll love being on our team.