At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage corporate and commercial litigation files, draft legal documents, and advise clients on strategies.
- Company: Carscallen LLP, a supportive firm focused on long-term career growth.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, bonus program, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with mentorship and support for career advancement.
- Why this job: Build your own practice in an entrepreneurial environment with meaningful litigation work.
- Qualifications: 3 to 6 years of litigation experience and membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Carscallen LLP is seeking an Associate to join our Litigation group. The successful candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience in corporate and commercial litigation matters. Carscallen offers an environment that supports long-term career growth, allowing you to continue building your litigation practice alongside experienced counsel.
The Role:
- Managing a caseload of corporate and commercial litigation files, including shareholder, contractual and commercial disputes, from inception through resolution.
- Drafting pleadings, affidavits, briefs and other court materials, and conducting legal research.
- Preparing for and conducting questioning, chambers applications, mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings.
- Advising clients directly on litigation strategy, risk and resolution options.
We are looking for:
- A litigation lawyer with membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- 3 to 6 years of litigation experience in private practice in Canada, with a focus on corporate and commercial litigation matters.
- Experience appearing before the courts of Alberta and managing files with a degree of independence.
- Strong advocacy, research, writing and client communication skills.
Why Carscallen?
- Room to build a practice: an entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to develop your own clients and grow your litigation practice.
- Opportunity for professional growth within an inclusive and business-focused work environment, with dedicated mentorship and team support.
- A path to succession with opportunities to take on established client relationships.
- Meaningful mid-market litigation work: we act on substantive files and offer direct client contact and regular advocacy opportunities.
- A competitive compensation and benefits structure, with a rewarding bonus program and a reasonable billable hours target.
Associate Lawyer, Litigation Practice in Calgary employer: Carscallen LLP
Carscallen LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and entrepreneurial environment for Associate Lawyers in the Litigation Practice. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, mentorship, and meaningful client interactions, employees are empowered to build their own practices while enjoying competitive compensation and a rewarding bonus structure. Located in Alberta, the firm offers a unique opportunity to engage in substantive litigation work, ensuring a fulfilling career path for dedicated legal professionals.
