Staff Lawyer

Job description :

The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic is seeking a thoughtful, compassionate, and motivated lawyer to join our team as a Staff Lawyer. This role is ideal for someone who values access to justice, community-based lawyering, and a more balanced, flexible approach to legal practice than the traditional firm model.

This is not a high-pressure billable-hours environment. It is a place where you can practice law thoughtfully, build meaningful client relationships, and develop your skills across multiple areas of law — while still having a life outside of work.

Job Summary

As a Staff Lawyer, you will provide legal assistance to individuals facing legal and financial barriers across Central Alberta.

What You’ll Do

Your work may include :

Providing legal advice, brief services, limited-scope assistance, and representation where appropriate, in accordance with the Clinic’s mandate

Supporting clients through advice clinics, follow-up services, and referrals in a respectful and trauma-informed manner

Managing a diverse caseload with autonomy and professional judgment over how files are handled

Maintaining clear, accurate, and organized file documentation

Recording time and activities in line with Clinic and funder requirements (no billable targets)

Participating in outreach initiatives and public legal education as needed

Working collaboratively with a supportive team of lawyers, staff, volunteers, and community partners

Contributing ideas to improve clinic services, processes, and overall client experience

What Makes This Role Different

Working at the Clinic offers a style of practice that many lawyers find refreshing :

Exposure to multiple practice areas rather than a narrow specialty

The ability to decline matters that fall outside your capacity or comfort level

A collegial, relaxed, and non-hierarchical work environment

Strong professional relationships with local firms, creating informal mentorship and referral opportunities

Meaningful client impact without the constant pressure of firm economics

This role is particularly well-suited to early-career lawyers looking to gain broad experience, as well as mid-career lawyers seeking a more sustainable and values-aligned practice.

What We’re Looking For

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

Experience or a genuine interest in one or more of the following areas : family law, civil litigation, wills and estates

Experience in employment law is an asset

Strong organizational and time-management skills

A client-centred, culturally competent, and trauma-informed approach to practice

Comfort working independently while also being part of a collaborative team

Experience with clinic-based practice, outreach, or public legal education is an asset

Knowledge of Central Alberta community resources is an asset

Proficiency in an additional language is an asset

Why Work With Us

Fixed work hours that support real work–life balance

Comprehensive benefits package and RSP matching

Generous time off, including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and paid holidays

Supportive and approachable leadership

Friendly, easygoing workplace culture

Centrally located Red Deer office with covered underground parking

The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives without burning out

Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary range :

$80,000 to $110,000 annually

Benefits : Casual dress

Extended health care

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home

Work Location : In person

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