Junior Lawyer

Roberts Law; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil litigation firm in Calgary is seeking a Junior Lawyer with 1-5 years of experience to join their litigation practice. The role involves managing personal injury and insurance defence files, conducting legal research, and assisting in court preparations. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the Alberta Law Society. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-site parking

On-site gym

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in litigation.
• Prior in-court experience preferred.
• Understanding of civil litigation and personal injury law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with personal injury and insurance defence files.
• Communicate with clients and conduct legal research.
• Draft legal documents and assist with case preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Case preparation

Legal document drafting

Conducting questionings

Client management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Member in good standing of the Alberta Law Society

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Company Description

Roberts Law is a respected civil litigation firm specializing in plaintiff personal injury matters, serving all of Southern Alberta. With over 30 years of legal experience, Colin Roberts has developed a reputation for being a zealous advocate for clients. The firm is committed to providing high-quality legal representation and achieving favorable outcomes for their clients.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Junior Lawyer (post-articling, 1-5 years of experience) for our busy litigation practice. The Junior Lawyer will manage and assist with personal injury, insurance defence, and some general litigation files. The Junior Lawyer will be responsible for communicating with clients, conducting legal research, drafting, conducting questionings, assisting the Senior Lawyer with case preparation, and attending court.

As we are a small firm with 1 Partner and 5 administrative staff, we are seeking a Junior Lawyer that excels in a collaborative work environment. This is an in-office position (M-F, 9am - 4:30pm) and will occasionally require travel to Lethbridge and other areas in Southern Alberta.

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume to Amanda Smith (asmith @robertslawyyc.com).

Qualifications

• Experience in legal research, case preparation, legal document drafting, conducting questionings, and managing clients
• Prior in-court experience is preferred
• Prior experience in the areas of insurance litigation and personal injury litigation will be considered an asset
• Strong understanding of civil litigation and personal injury law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a legal team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Alberta Law Society
• Competitive salary and benefits
• On-site parking
• On-site gym

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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