LAA-26-50-Duty Counsel Lawyer-Family-Calgary-Temporary
$93,000–$160,000 year
On-siteCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Represent clients in family law matters within the Court of King's Bench and Alberta Court of Justice, including divorce, property, child welfare, and emergency protection order cases. Manage high-conflict situations while maintaining accurate statistical record keeping and adhering to professional standards and office policies. Provide sound advice and re-direct emotionally driven clients toward reasonable outcomes using strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills. Complete performance reviews and staff meetings as required. This temporary, full-time role offers an annual salary range of $93,000–$160,000, with benefits including RRSP contributions, paid professional days, and winter closure.
Required Qualifications
- Law degree from a recognized law school
- Active member of the Law Society of Alberta
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in Family law matters in the Court of King's Bench and Alberta Court of Justice
- Experience in the areas of Divorce Act, Family Property Act, Family Law Act, Protection Against Family Violence Act, Alberta Rules of Court and other applicable legislation
- Familiarity with child welfare proceedings and emergency protection order applications
- Strong litigation experience
- Strong client management skills
- Effective dispute resolution and negotiation skills
- Legal analysis and application of law to relevant facts
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Ability to re-direct emotionally driven clients to a reasonable outcome
- Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Ability to manage work in high pressure and high conflict situations
- Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients on the appropriate course of action
- Understanding of community referral resources available to assist clients in complex situations
- Acceptable criminal record check
- Social media screening
Desired Qualifications
- Training and/or experience in settlement of family files from an interest-based approach
- Trial and pre-trial advocacy
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