Family Lawyer

A well-established Calgary law firm is seeking a Family Lawyer with 4+ years of experience to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys advocating for clients through complex family law matters while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of family law matters from intake through resolution.

• Represent clients in contested and uncontested family law proceedings.

• Draft pleadings, affidavits, applications, agreements, and other legal documents.

• Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.

• Appear before the Court of King's Bench and other tribunals as required.

• Attend mediations, judicial dispute resolution conferences, case conferences, and settlement negotiations.

• Build strong client relationships by providing practical, compassionate, and strategic legal advice.

• Independently manage a busy caseload while collaborating with colleagues when needed.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

• Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience practicing family law.

• Demonstrated courtroom advocacy skills and confidence handling contested matters.

• Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical abilities.

• Ability to independently manage files while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client service skills with a reputation for professionalism and integrity.

• Candidates must be licensed to practice in Canada or eligible for immediate admission. Foreign-trained candidates will not be considered.

Compensation

Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 CAD, depending on experience, plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you're interested in learning more about this confidential opportunity, please reach out for additional details. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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