Lawyer

Crash Lawyers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

Crash Lawyers in Calgary seeks a full-time Associate Lawyer to join our personal injury and insurance practice. You will support staff lawyers on client files, participate in client interviews, and contribute to case preparation under the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta.

Ideal candidates have a Canadian law degree (LL.B. or J.D.), eligibility to commence as an associate, strong research and writing skills, and a proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a Canadian university
• Eligibility to commence as an associate
• Strong legal research skills and writing abilities
• Previous related work or volunteer experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to staff lawyers on client files in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta
• Observe and assist in client interviews with Clients, Lawyers, and Adjusters
• Discuss permissible matters in docket and contribute to case management
• Observe and participate in office processes and procedures specific to each practice area
• Assist with disclosure reviews and perform legal research

Skills

Tort law

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal drafting

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Tech literacy

MS Office

Web research tools

Education

LL.B./J.D.

Job description

Crash Lawyers is seeking to fill a Full-Time, Associate Lawyer role in our Calgary office. This position will appeal to an individual who is looking to gain relevant and hands-on experience in insurance and personal injury law.

Who We Are:

Crash Lawyers is a leading personal injury law firm that serves Calgary and surrounding areas. Our company is proud to have been named a top injury law firm by; RatedViral, The Best Calgary, Trust Analytica, Calgary Stories, and Canadian Top Choice Award Winner of 2024, 2025 & 2026.

Who You Are:

Working at Crash Lawyers means you care about people and empathize with their situations. You have excellent communication skills, especially in tough situations. You are a quick thinker, able to provide sound advice, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You have effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as enjoy learning new things and can adapt to change quickly.

Job Description

• Provide assistance to staff lawyers on client files to professional standards and in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta.
• Observe and assist in interviews with Clients, Lawyers, and Adjusters.
• Speak to permissible matters in docket.
• Observe and participate in office processes and procedures specific to each practice area.
• Assist with, review of disclosure, and legal research.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris doctor Degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility to commence as an associate.
• Strong legal research skills and computer literacy.
• Previous related work and volunteer experience is an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Law school level knowledge of tort law.
• Law School level legal research, writing and drafting, legal analysis, application of law to relevant facts.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution.
• A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including computer literacy of MS Office and web based legal research tools and other web-based resources.
• Knowledge of resources available in local areas for complex clients
• Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to manage work in high pressure and high conflict situations.
• Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, consider alternative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively when working with complex clients.

What happens next?

If you are contacted for a pre-screening phone call and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday