Associate Lawyer - Aboriginal Law

Job summary

The Associate Lawyer will serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for First Nations, handling matters such as governance, litigation, and land resource issues. They will work directly with First Nation leadership and community members to advance Indigenous self-determination.

Job details

Associate Lawyer (1-4 Years Call) Calgary, Alberta Build a Meaningful Career Serving First Nations Founded in 2008, Rana Law is a boutique law firm that represents First Nations exclusively. We are committed to advancing decolonization and Indigenous self-determination through legal excellence. We are seeking an Associate Lawyer with 1-4 years of experience to join our Calgary office. This position is ideal for a lawyer who wants meaningful responsibility early in their career and is interested in building a long-term practice serving First Nations communities. Our lawyers work on some of the most significant legal issues facing First Nations today, including governance and self-government initiatives, Indigenous legal orders, child and family services, litigation and constitutional law, Specific Claims, major projects and regulatory processes, land and resource matters, trusts and settlement implementation, economic development and Aboriginal and treaty rights. What Makes Rana Law Different At Rana Law, we provide opportunities to our associates to work directly with clients and gain meaningful experience from an early stage in their careers. Our lawyers are trusted advisors, advocates, negotiators and strategic partners to First Nations across Western Canada. We are proud of our exceptional lawyer retention record. We believe this reflects our commitment to meaningful work, professional development, collaboration and a sustainable approach to private practice. As part of our team, you will benefit from: Rewarding legal work that makes a meaningful difference in First Nations communities. Direct work with First Nation leadership, staff and community members. Mentorship from experienced lawyers in our Calgary and Vancouver offices who are committed to your professional growth. Opportunities to develop your own practice while working as part of a collaborative team. A supportive in-office environment focused on learning, mentorship, knowledge-sharing and long-term career development. A sustainable annual performance target of 1,400 billable hours plus 100 professional contribution hours, recognizing the importance of business development, continuing professional development, firm leadership, publishing and speaking engagements and participation in client community events. Competitive compensation, including RRSP matching for all employees. Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program coverage. A firm-wide wellness program, on-site fitness and wellness rooms, wellness challenges, wellness app access and other initiatives that support physical and mental well-being. Annual firm retreats focused on professional development, strategic planning, relationship-building and celebrating our shared successes. We believe exceptional lawyers need time to build relationships, develop expertise, contribute to their communities, and enjoy a rewarding career. Our culture is built around long-term success rather than a high-volume billable-hour model. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: 1-4 years of practice experience. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership. Ability and willingness to re-locate to Calgary if applying from another jurisdiction. Litigation experience or a strong interest in litigation. Excellent research, writing, advocacy and communication skills. Experience or strong interest in Indigenous law revitalization. Excellent initiative and attention to detail. An interest in serving First Nations communities and working in a collaborative team environment. Practice experience in Aboriginal law, regulatory law, employment law, intellectual property law, Indigenous legal orders, child and family services or natural resources law is an asset but not required. Apply Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to: Allisun Rana [email protected] We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Rana Law is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including First Nations and other Indigenous applicants.

What you’ll do

The Associate Lawyer will serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for First Nations, handling matters such as governance, litigation, and land resource issues. They will work directly with First Nation leadership and community members to advance Indigenous self-determination.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-4 years of practice experience and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Strong skills in research, writing, and advocacy are required, with a specific interest in litigation and Indigenous law.

Benefits

• RRSP Matching • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program • On-site Fitness and Wellness Rooms • Wellness App Access • Annual Firm Retreats

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aboriginal Law
• Litigation
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Advocacy
• Communication
• Indigenous Law Revitalization
• Constitutional Law
• Regulatory Law
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Natural Resources Law
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Client Relationship Management

Job areas

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting