Associate Lawyer

Stringam Law is recruiting for an Associate Lawyer

Civil Litigation | Grande Prairie

Stringam Law is one of Alberta's largest regional law firms providing premium, tailored legal advice with over 100 years of experience. Our demand for excellence has shaped us into a focused and streamlined firm, committed to providing the very best legal services.

With offices located in Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Canmore, Banff, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Beaverlodge, Brooks, Taber, and Cardston, our team has experience handling a variety of cases in all areas of law, from litigation, family and divorce to business, real estate, agriculture, and personal injury.

Are you interested in becoming the next member of this exceptional team? Our goal is to employ great people who are interested in contributing to the success of our business and the profession we serve.

The Opportunity:

Our growing practice in our Grande Prairie office requires a Civil Litigation Associate Lawyer to continue our tradition of providing exceptional services on behalf of our clients. We offer a collegial atmosphere where we are engaged, connected, and enjoy the work we do; you will benefit from a supportive environment in which to develop your career.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum 1 – 5 years’ experience (3+ years experience preferred) in Civil Litigation including general litigation, family law & divorce, construction litigation, estates litigation, and corporate commercial litigation.
• Law degree from an accredited Canadian law school or equivalent educational requirements and a member in good standing with a provincial law society.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Highly focused with attention to detail; a motivated self-starter.
• Superior organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with and ability to handle all phases of litigation from discovery through trial.

Compensation & Hours:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long-term disability, vacation, and sick time benefits.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Kenny Davey, quoting the job title in the subject line at hr@stringam.ca. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person