Associate Lawyer - Estate Litigation (Junior To Mid-Level)

Our client is one of Calgary’s leading litigation boutique law firms, providing quality legal services to its clients. Whether it be individuals or institutional clients, their lawyers have successfully advocated for clients at every level of court in Alberta and the Supreme Court of Canada for well over two decades.Our client’s foundation is built on the reputation and capability of their lawyers. They are proud of their diverse backgrounds and experiences and believe that the strength of their firm lies in this diversity.Our client is now actively in the market for junior to mid-level Estate Litigation Associate to join their group of experts in their beautifully renovated new office space.Responsibilities include:
Review, evaluate and advise clients on legal matters related to estates, trusts, probate, and related litigation.Draft legal pleadings, memoranda, and other documents required for litigation proceedings.Represent clients in court proceedings, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution procedures.Communicate with clients, courts, administrators, and other relevant parties.Monitor changes in estate, trust, and probate laws to ensure that clients are receiving relevant and current legal advice.Client development and engaging in marketing initiatives.Qualifications and Attributes:
1- 5 years of post-call litigation experience from a recognized Canadian law firm. Preference will be given to those candidates with Estate Litigation experience;
however, we will also consider candidates with a background in general litigation and family law, who have a strong desire to practice in Estate LitigationWillingness and the desire to take initiativeStrong analytical, communication and drafting skillsClient service orientated with excellent interpersonal skillsTeam orientatedMust be qualified to practice law in CanadaOur client is offering the following:
Competitive base salaryYearly bonus incentivesHealth spending accountEducation incentivesHeated indoor parking is providedBillable target is set at 1500 hoursCandidates are asked to submit their resume and transcripts in confidence to Stacy Cowan at:
[email protected] Urban Legal Recruitment we guarantee discretion and confidentiality. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.This is an exclusive search with Urban Legal Recruitment.