2 results for First Year Lawyer in Calgary, AB

Litigation Associate Lawyer

Calgary, AB
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are supporting a leading Western Canadian full-service law firm in their search for a Litigation Associate Lawyer to join their team in Bonnyville, Alberta. About The Law Firm:<ul><li>The firm is in an active growth phase and continues to expand its footprint via strategic acquisitions across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.</li><li>Following its recent expansion into the Lakeland region, this law firm stands as one of the largest regional practices in Alberta, boasting 18 offices, approximately 200 total staff, and a multi-province network of over 50 lawyers.</li><li>Full-Service Capabilities: Agriculture | Bankruptcy & Insolvency | Business Law | Civil Litigation | Criminal Law | Employment Law | Family Law | Immigration | Personal Injury | Real Estate | Wills & Estates.</li><li>Core Values: Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Accountability | Loyalty | Inclusivity & Diversity.</li><li>Work Structure: On-site structure based out of the downtown Bonnyville office. The firm places a high priority on professional autonomy, empowerment, and establishing a genuine work-life balance.</li><li>Team Structure: A collaborative, tight-knit on-site team consisting of 2 local lawyers and 8 dedicated support staff members. The lawyers presently run practices focused on solicitor’s work, business law, tax, estates, and family law.</li></ul>About The Role: Associate Lawyer - General Litigator<ul><li>The Bonnyville practice is looking to add a dedicated General Litigator to the team. As a growing office with an active client base, the firm has been turning away a litigation work meaning the incoming lawyer will step into an immediate, flow of active files.</li><li>Practice Focus: Comfortable managing general civil and commercial litigation matters independently, with the support of a highly experienced local clerk and assistant team.</li><li>Book of Business: A personal book of business is always welcome but certainly not required. The local market has an abundance of existing files, and additional litigation work can be drawn from other regional offices if the incoming lawyer is looking for additional files to work on as the Bonnyville location ramps up the litigation practice.</li><li>Billable Target: 1,320 annual billable hours target (structured to support reasonable pacing and work-life balance).</li></ul>
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Calgary, AB
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
We are supporting a boutique firm with offices in Calgary and Vancouver that practices in corporate, commercial, immigration, employment and litigation law. They are a team of 15-20 located in the heart of Calgary’s business community. As a firm they take pride in their ability to serve businesses, families and individuals with diligence and professionalism. They value an entrepreneurial mindset, a diverse and inclusive team, and creating a culture where employees feel supported and empowered. About the Position:We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Calgary office to work in the area of Business Law (corporate and commercial), and other areas as may be required. This position will appeal to candidates with 3+ years of experience who enjoy continuous learning and being productive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As the Legal Assistant you will provide administrative and legal support to the firm’s lawyers by preparing legal documents, conducting research, organizing files, managing schedules, and maintaining communication with clients. This role is crucial in ensuring effectiveness of legal services within the firm and requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assisting lawyers and paralegals involved in Business Law (corporate and commercial) and other practice areas.</li><li>Managing files including searches, conflicts, retainers, opening, organizing, maintaining, billing and closing.</li><li>Preparing closing books and assisting with organizing and updating corporate records.</li><li>Drafting, formatting and revising email and letter correspondence, memos, agreements and other documents.</li><li>Conducting searches for due diligence and other purposes.</li><li>Submitting documents for registration at Land Titles, Personal Property Registry and other registries.</li><li>Drafting and revising documents, checklists and organizing materials for meetings, transactions, closings.</li><li>Administration of time entry and billing of client files.</li><li>Coordinating meetings in person and by video and teleconference and assisting with preparation for meetings.</li><li>Performing other legal and administrative tasks assigned from time to time.</li></ul>
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z