Student-at-Law (2026-27)

Litco Law; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Edmonton is seeking a Student-at-Law to support Associate Lawyers in advancing personal injury and employment claims. The role includes client interaction, legal research, and document preparation while emphasizing a collaborative team culture. Ideal candidates should possess a law degree and demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and development opportunities

In-house book club

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Must have excellent people skills and a positive attitude.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client care through various communication forms.
• Assist with litigation, including legal research and document preparation.
• Attend court appearances and mediations as necessary.

Skills

Client care

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

J.D. or LL.B. from a Canadian university

Job description

Who We Are

Litco Law is not your typical law firm. We have been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and we take pride in a workplace culture that supports clients and team members. We never bill clients by the hour and continuously seek ways to support our clients, aiming for clients to come to us for all their legal needs.

By joining Litco Law, you will be part of a team of passionate, purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best work every day. Our core values guide everything we do and are reflected in how we interact with clients, team members, and the community.

Meet our legal team here.

How You’ll Make a Difference

This role would pursue the advancement of personal injury and employment claims through various litigation steps. The primary goal of this position is to learn, develop, and contribute to a phenomenal client experience in all practice areas.

The Student-at-Law will support our Associate Lawyers with the litigation and other legal steps taken throughout aspects of a file across various practice areas. You will learn and contribute to a wide range of legal work, including conducting legal research, drafting commencement and non-commencement court documents, attending Questionings, private mediations, and court appearances. A key function of this role is to provide the highest level of client service and work with the rest of our team to achieve the best possible result for every client.

You Will

• Provide excellent client care including regular contact by telephone, email, and in person.
• Track and manage Statement of Claim filing and service limitation deadlines.
• Assist Associate Lawyers with Questionings, including reviewing and understanding client files to assist in preparation; training towards the ability to independently conduct Questionings.
• Prepare legal documents related to litigation and conduct legal research related to client matters.
• Develop a complete understanding of the life of a client file and its various phases.
• Understand and remain up to date on Rules of Court, industry related materials, and relevant changes.
• Quantify personal injury claims: review evidence and applicable case law, contact clients to obtain relevant information, and draft settlement proposals.
• Quantify employment claims: review evidence and applicable case law, draft demand letters and Human Rights complaints.
• Complete liability investigations as necessary.
• Attend Court for chambers applications as necessary.
• Prepare for private mediations or alternative dispute resolutions, including drafting briefs for same.
• Perform notary public tasks.
• Complete all Law Society requirements, forms, and CPLED courses.

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 outdated.
• Are known for a positive and helpful attitude and excellent people skills.
• Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Are a proactive and visionary thinker with a resourceful work ethic and strong analytical skills.
• Are committed to personal growth and continuous improvement; you consider yourself a fast learner and love to develop and perfect new skills.
• Are enthusiastic about office culture and can easily build strong relationships internally and handle sensitive situations that require empathy, tact, and confidentiality.
• Take pride in exceptional time management skills and a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• J.D. or LL.B. from a faculty of common law at a Canadian University OR an equivalent program approved by the Federation of Law Societies' National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
• Access to a vehicle for transportation.
• A valid driver’s license.

What We Offer

At Litco Law, we know that a caring team is a team that is cared for. Just a few of the perks of joining our team include:

High-performance culture – Thrive in our A-player community of high-achieving visionaries with a passion for finding ways to make a positive impact.

Learning and development opportunities – We will support and invest in your evolution and improvement because we believe that exceptional people crave the opportunity to grow.

Freedom and responsibility – We have a culture of freedom and responsibility, which means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. We believe in trust and transparency, flexibility, recognition, and appreciation.

Health and Wellness benefits – The well-being of our team members always comes first. Health benefits, a virtual employee assistance program, and a flexible health and wellness spending account are just a few of the ways we support our team.

In-house book club – We get paid to read! At Litco Law, we believe in rewarding our team members for investing time in their personal and professional development.

Flexibility – We offer a hybrid model for working remotely and in-office.

Visit our Careers website here to learn more.

We Are Growing Fast. Join Us.

Litco Law provides a home for ambitious and hardworking people who want to make a difference in the world. We offer multiple locations, state-of-the-art technology to support our clients and team members, and a workplace culture like no other. Join us today.