Law professor Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job DescriptionLaw Summer Student May - August

• 1 temporary full-time position for 4 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a law degree program, commencing in May 2026
• If you are a motivated law student with a keen interest in public sector law, consider working over the summer in a dynamic environment along with a team of other lawyers within the Law Branch who value hard work and a strong work-life balance. The City of Edmonton’s Legal Services Branch acts as a full-service law firm for the City, which employs over 10,000 employees and has a total budget in excess of $1.2 billion. Virtually all legal work for the City is handled in-house by Legal Services Branch lawyers. As a summer student with the City of Edmonton, you will have an opportunity to work in multiple areas covered by the Legal Services Branch, including :
• Commercial and real estate transactions
• Finance and investment advising
• Public-private partnerships
• Expropriation law
• Bylaw drafting
• Intellectual property law
• Tendering and procurement
• Corporate structure and governance issues
• Personal injury litigation
• Real property litigation
• Construction litigation
• Bylaw challenges, enforcement and prosecutions
• Assessment and taxation; and
• Human resources and employment advising / hearingsThroughout the summer you will be assigned various tasks under the supervision of our lawyers. You will find that the lawyers in the Branch have an open-door policy, and are willing to spend time with students to assist and direct them.## Qualifications :
• Applicants must currently be, or have been, enrolled in a Faculty of Law at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Experience using Google Workspace applications and legal research software programs
• Assets :
• Experience in Student Legal Services, particularly court experience
• Skills Required for Success :
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong legal research skills
• Proven attention to detail when handling tasks and inquiries
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• A commitment to service excellence
• Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ()
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Conditions of Employment :
• The City welcomes applications from any students currently enrolled in law school. Applicants should apply online and include a cover letter, resume, updated law school official transcripts, and the names of two references
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton / Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• Additional Details :
• Pursuant to law society rules, the City will consider summer students as candidates for articling with the City of Edmonton
• The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact
• employment@edmonton.ca
• . Learn more about our benefits
• Hours of Work :
• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary :
• $21.586 - $27.472 (Hourly)Talent Diversity Consultant : DM / JR
• Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
• ## Work Location(s) : Chancery Hall, 9th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill SquareEdmonton T5J 2C3

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