A well-established Calgary law firm is seeking a Family Lawyer with 4+ years of experience to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys advocating for clients through complex family law matters while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

- Manage a broad range of family law matters from intake through resolution.

- Represent clients in contested and uncontested family law proceedings.

- Draft pleadings, affidavits, applications, agreements, and other legal documents.

- Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.

- Appear before the Court of King's Bench and other tribunals as required.

- Attend mediations, judicial dispute resolution conferences, case conferences, and settlement negotiations.

- Build strong client relationships by providing practical, compassionate, and strategic legal advice.

- Independently manage a busy caseload while collaborating with colleagues when needed.





Qualifications

- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

- Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience practicing family law.

- Demonstrated courtroom advocacy skills and confidence handling contested matters.

- Robust legal drafting, research, and analytical abilities.

- Ability to independently manage files while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client service skills with a reputation for professionalism and integrity.

- Candidates must be licensed to practice in Canada or eligible for immediate admission. Foreign-trained candidates will not be considered.

Compensation

Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 CAD, depending on experience, plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

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📌 Family Lawyer (Calgary)
🏢 gpac
📍 Calgary