Associate Lawyer

OVERVIEW

Hadford Defence Group is a Criminal Defence Firm serving clients throughout South-Southern Alberta, as well as Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton areas. We maintain a reputation for prompt service. Our clients reward us with their loyalty in return for consistent, thoughtful representation. This is a fast-paced practice that services client needs 24 hours per day.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

- be driven and ambitious with a strong desire to learn;
- be open to mentorship and constructive feedback;
- be willing to work with all staff as part of a team;
- be a self-starter and a creative problem solver;
- demonstrate an understanding of the high standards lawyers are expected to maintain with regard to the rules of the Law Society of Alberta; and
- understand that Hadford Defence Group strictly practices Criminal Defence. There will be limited opportunity to advance in other areas of law.

OTHER DUTIES AT HADFORD DEFENCE GROUP WILL INCLUDE:

- Run trials under the supervision of Mr. Hadford;
- Meet with clients to assist in trial preparation;
- Take after-hours calls 1 to 2 evenings per week and, on less common occasions, weekends;
- Draft legal opinions, court briefs, Charter Notices; and
- All other responsibilities associated with a fast-paced criminal law practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited Canadian Law School; and
- A license to practice law in the Province of Alberta on a full-time basis; and
- No disciplinary action or restrictions on practice may be pending against the Applicant.

EXPECTATIONS:
You will be expected to take calls from clients and fresh arrests on a regular basis during the day and participate in an on-call schedule on some evenings. Evening calls will not be required every day and will be scheduled in advance. As such, you will be expected to have, at the least, a 7th generation cellular telephone (iPhone required or may be provided). A laptop/iPad will be provided to you for work purposes as the Firm has a “paperless” practice.

COMPENSATION:
CONCLUSION:
**Salary**: $60,000.00-$66,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person