Associate Attorney

Criminal defense and DUI cases make up about a third of the caseload. This role opened up because a team member is relocating. The Associate Attorney handles a caseload in our Litigation practice from intake through resolution, with support from a paralegal and a legal assistant. We are looking for an attorney who can manage their own files, take depositions and argue motions without hand-holding. This position is on site in Edmonton.

The job includes: report case status to clients, partners and insurance carriers; supervise paralegals and legal assistants on your matters; track billable time daily and meet annual hour targets; negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and adjusters.

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of practice experience in the relevant area of law.
• Organized with a heavy caseload and many deadlines.

We offer extended health and dental benefits, group rrsp with employer matching, three weeks paid vacation to start, life insurance, paid sick days and annual bonus.

Start: Immediately.

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