Experienced Family Lawyer (4+ yrs) - Bonus & Benefits

Children's Cottage Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Children's Cottage Society in Calgary seeks a Family Lawyer with 4+ years of post-call experience to join its team. The attorney will manage a broad family law caseload, craft pleadings, represent clients in court, and participate in mediations and negotiations with supportive colleagues.

The role requires licensure in Canada or immediate admission eligibility, strong advocacy, and excellent client service in a collaborative setting. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Canada or eligible for immediate admission.
• 4+ years of post-call experience in family law.
• Strong courtroom advocacy for contested matters.
• Excellent drafting, research, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage files independently while collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of family law matters from intake through resolution.
• Represent clients in contested and uncontested family law proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, applications, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Appear before the Court of King's Bench and other tribunals as required.
• Attend mediations, case conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Provide practical, compassionate, strategic legal advice to clients.
• Independently manage a busy caseload while collaborating with colleagues.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client service

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Job description

Children's Cottage Society in Calgary seeks a Family Lawyer with 4+ years of post-call experience to join its team. The attorney will manage a broad family law caseload, craft pleadings, represent clients in court, and participate in mediations and negotiations with supportive colleagues.

The role requires licensure in Canada or immediate admission eligibility, strong advocacy, and excellent client service in a collaborative setting. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.