Associate - Family Lawyer
at REALR
Innisfail, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 21 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 25 Sep, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
REAL-R is looking for a Family Lawyer / Associate for our firm in Stettler, AB.
The successful candidate will have five years’ experience as a lawyer in Alberta. This individual is looking to develop a career and life in a smaller centre in Alberta. In addition to strong experience as a family lawyer, experience with real estate, wills & estates and corporate law.
Some of the duties and responsibilities:
- Providing legal advice and representation to clients in family law matters
- Negotiating and mediating settlements and agreements with the other party or their lawyer
- Preparing and filing court documents and pleadings
- Appearing and advocating for clients in court hearings, trials, and appeals
- Conducting legal research and analysis on relevant laws, precedents, and facts
- Communicating and collaborating with other professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, and accountants
- Managing and maintaining client files and records
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and the community
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- A law degree (Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws) from an accredited law school
- A successful completion of the bar admission course and exam administered by the Law Society of Alberta
- A membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
- A minimum of one year of articling experience under the supervision of a qualified lawyer
- A demonstrated interest and competence in family law
- A strong knowledge of the Family Law Act, the Divorce Act, and other relevant legislation and case law
- A high level of oral and written communication skills
- A high level of analytical and problem-solving skills
- A high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A high level of ethical and professional conduct
- A willingness to travel and work in rural and remote areas
Responsibilities:
- Providing legal advice and representation to clients in family law matters
- Negotiating and mediating settlements and agreements with the other party or their lawyer
- Preparing and filing court documents and pleadings
- Appearing and advocating for clients in court hearings, trials, and appeals
- Conducting legal research and analysis on relevant laws, precedents, and facts
- Communicating and collaborating with other professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, and accountants
- Managing and maintaining client files and records
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and the communit
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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Innisfail, AB, Canada