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, and we are by no means stuck in the past. 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. We hope you choose Stringam as your employer of choice towards a meaningful career in law.
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 and where 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, while quoting the job title in the subject line at [email protected]. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer.
You can also apply at https://stringam.ca/careers/
Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
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:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- legal: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person