Litigation Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload, advise clients, and prepare legal research and documents while meeting deadlines and procedural requirements. Represent clients in mediations, pre-trial conferences, chambers applications, court proceedings, and other litigation appearances, collaborating with colleagues as needed.

Job details

Seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join a growing litigation practice in Lethbridge, Alberta. The role offers immediate file carriage, independent case management, regular court exposure, and mentorship from experienced lawyers. The successful candidate will handle a diverse range of litigation matters while benefiting from a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload with support from senior lawyers. Prepare for and participate in mediations and pre-trial conferences. Represent clients in chambers applications and court proceedings. Handle questionings and other litigation-related appearances. Provide strategic legal advice and maintain strong client relationships. Manage litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with procedural rules. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, applications, and other legal documents. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective legal services. Qualifications 2-5 years of litigation experience, with strong litigation exposure. JD or LL.B. degree. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Experience in areas such as general litigation, contractual disputes, estates, judgment enforcement, insurance claims, liability, negligence, employment, and personal injury. Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to manage files independently while working collaboratively with a team. Strong client communication and relationship management skills.

What you’ll do

Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload, advise clients, and prepare legal research and documents while meeting deadlines and procedural requirements. Represent clients in mediations, pre-trial conferences, chambers applications, court proceedings, and other litigation appearances, collaborating with colleagues as needed.

Requirements

Requires 2–5 years of litigation experience, a JD or LL.B., and good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Candidates should have strong research, drafting, advocacy, organizational, and client communication skills, and be able to manage files independently while working collaboratively.

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation Case Management
• Mediation
• Pre-Trial Conferences
• Court Advocacy
• Chambers Applications
• Questionings
• Legal Advice
• Client Relationship Management
• Deadline Management
• Procedural Compliance
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Pleadings
• Negotiation
• Organization
• Time Management

Job areas

• Legal

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