Career Opportunity
Associate Lawyer –
Family Litigation
Our firm is growing, and we are seeking a talented mid-level lawyer (+3 year-call) to join our family practice group.
This position will expose you to all aspects of family law, including:
- Divorce Proceedings
- Agreements, including cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements (marriage contracts) and separation agreements
- Child support
- Spousal/partner support
- Guardianship and parenting time
- Division of family/matrimonial property
- Paternity
- Adoption
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Conduct client consultations and provide summary legal advice;
- Represent clients in family law cases involving issues of divorce, parenting, support and the division of family property;
- Perform legal research of complex legal issues, analyze legal issues, and apply the law to to the facts;
- Negotiate settlements in alternative dispute resolution proceedings;
- Draft court pleadings and legal submissions; and
- Engage in litigation
A successful candidate must meet the following requirements and possess the following skills:
- Possess an LLB or JD, and be a member of good standing with the Law Society of Alberta;
- Have 3 – 4 years of experience with family law, and have a good understanding of the Rules of Court, Divorce Act, Family Property Act, Family Law Act, Matrimonial Property Act, Federal Child Support Guidelines, and Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines;
- Possess exceptional analytical, advocacy, and communication (verbal & written) skills;
- Have strong litigation experience and be able to engage in the alternative dispute resolution process, including mediation, arbitration and negotiation;
- Ability to deal with high-pressure and high-conflict situations, and deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines;
- Demonstrate a willingness and desire to dedicate the time required to learn and excel in this niche practice area;
- Demonstrate perseverance and resilience when faced with the demands of the position;
- Be a highly motivated team player;
- Possess excellent file and client management skills;
- Demonstrate ability to manage a very busy practice consisting of a wide variety of family law matters;
- Ability to stay abreast of frequent changes to legislation, regulations, and Rules of Court;
- Be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented;
- Can excercise good judgment and discretion;
- Display professionalism, quality of service, and a a postitive attititude; and
- Be technologically proficient.
If you are interested, please apply with a cover letter, CV, and a sample of your legal writing to elizabeth.regassa@caronpartners.com
Caron & Partners LLP is committed to providing professional and personal development opportunities for its lawyers so that they can reach their maximum career potential. We strongly emphasize technical excellence, business development, and practice management.
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