Associate Lawyer

Calgary, AB
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Manage a full caseload of complex personal injury and civil litigation matters, including accident, liability, abuse, malpractice, product liability, and class action claims. Advocate for clients through research, drafting, court appearances, trial work, mediations, and discoveries, while collaborating with the litigation team.

Job details

About The Firm A well-established personal injury law firm is seeking an intermediate or senior associate lawyer to join its Alberta team. This role focuses on personal injury and civil litigation, with an emphasis on access to justice and advocating for individuals against large institutions and insurance companies. The firm is committed to making high-quality legal representation accessible to individuals regardless of their financial circumstances. It is looking for a lawyer who shares a strong commitment to client advocacy, social justice, and plaintiff-side litigation. About The Role The successful candidate will manage a full caseload involving a broad range of complex personal injury and civil litigation matters, including: Motor vehicle accident claims Premises liability claims Historical sexual assault claims Institutional abuse claims Medical malpractice claims Product liability claims Class actions The firm has an established litigation and trial team with lawyers across different levels of seniority. Associates benefit from mentorship opportunities, including trial preparation and courtroom experience. A full practice will be provided upon joining, with no expectation to generate or bring in clients. What the Firm Offers A full caseload upon hire, with no business development requirements. Competitive compensation and extended health and dental benefits. Commission opportunities on settled files. Regular court appearances, trial work, mediations, and discoveries. Strong mentorship and collaboration across experience levels. The resources and support of a national legal platform. Hybrid work arrangements. Qualifications Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. 5+ years of experience in personal injury or civil litigation. Demonstrated commitment to advocacy, social justice, or plaintiff-side litigation. Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills. Ability to independently manage files while collaborating effectively with a team. Resilience and strong, client-centred communication skills. Location: Calgary, Alberta Position Type: Full-Time Experience: 5+ Years

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta and have at least five years of personal injury or civil litigation experience. Requires a demonstrated commitment to advocacy, social justice, or plaintiff-side litigation, along with strong research, drafting, advocacy, file-management, collaboration, and client-centred communication skills.