Associate Family Lawyer

Job summary

Manage personal legal files while working closely with experienced lawyers and contributing to the firm's collaborative team. Deliver client service, build professional relationships, and develop a successful long-term legal practice.

Job details

Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP is seeking a motivated, self-driven Associate Family Lawyer to join our growing team in Calgary. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who is committed to delivering exceptional client service, building strong professional relationships, and developing a thriving long-term practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers while managing their own files and building their professional profile within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking someone who is hard working, reliable, driven and eager to contribute to the continued success of our firm. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will possess: Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for admission from another Canadian jurisdiction. A minimum of 1 year of legal practice experience. Strong legal research, drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills. Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. A proactive, self-motivated approach to practice development and client service. The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. A desire to build and grow a successful legal practice. What We Offer We pride ourselves on creating an environment where lawyers can succeed both professionally and personally. We offer: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Incentivized compensation structure that rewards performance, practice growth, and client development. Reasonable billing expectations that support sustainable professional success. Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities. A collegial and supportive team environment. Opportunities to develop and grow your own practice. Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance. On-site gym Comprehensive benefits package, including: Extended health and dental coverage Life and disability insurance Health Spending Account Why Join Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP? We are a firm that values initiative, professionalism, and teamwork. We offer lawyers the support and resources needed to build rewarding careers while maintaining a positive and collaborative workplace culture. If you are a motivated lawyer looking for an opportunity to grow your practice and be rewarded for your success, we would like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Manage personal legal files while working closely with experienced lawyers and contributing to the firm's collaborative team. Deliver client service, build professional relationships, and develop a successful long-term legal practice.

Requirements

Applicants must be in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligible for admission from another Canadian jurisdiction, and have at least one year of legal practice experience. They should demonstrate strong research, drafting, advocacy, negotiation, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, along with initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• On-Site Gym
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Work-Life Balance
• Mentorship
• Professional Development

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Advocacy
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Organization
• Time Management
• Practice Development
• Client Service
• Independent Work
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Legal