Associate Lawyer

Company Description

MerGen Law is a trusted legal advisor with over four decades of experience, serving both private and public sectors in Calgary, AB.

Specializing in General Practice areas of Wills and Estates, Small Business, Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial, Intellectual Property, and Esate Litigation domains, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Associate Lawyer at MerGen Law in Calgary, AB, with flexibility for some remote work. The Associate Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to clients, as well as conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience with Wills and Estates or Corporate-Commercial practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal matters, specifically Adult Guardianship & Trusteeship, Estate Planning, Estate Administration / Probate and / or Corporate and Commercial matters, specifically related to acquistions or sales of privately held companies in Alberta.
• Conduct legal research using various resources
• Draft and review legal documents
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may affect clients' interests
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation using practice management (Clio) and document management (NetDocuments) software.
• Manage inquiries assigned and conduct sales as well as business development activities on behalf of the firm.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Canadian experience in Wills, Estates, Small Business, or Residential Real Estate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
• Active Alberta Bar membership
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Skills and experience in business development and networking

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for the law and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this position.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for small law firm. Contractors meeting eligibility criteria are eligible for benefits.

Compensation for right candidate to be discussed. Candidates with their own book of business and / or referral relationships encouraged to apply.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in joining our team of talented lawyers.