Associate Lawyer

Company Description

JK Law is a law firm located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We specialize in real estate law, corporate/commercial law, wills and estate, immigration, and child welfare litigation. We strive to provide excellent legal representation and personalized solutions for our clients.

We provide a professional, supportive, and friendly working environment and opportunities for career advancement, including an expedited route to partnership for those committed to furthering their legal careers.

We are seeking a forward-looking, self-managed, entrepreneurial individual to join us as an Associate Lawyer.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Lawyer at JK Law. The Associate Lawyer will be responsible for handling various legal matters, including real estate transactions, corporate/commercial law, wills and estate, family law, and immigration. The day-to-day tasks may include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, representing clients in court, and providing legal advice and support.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in real estate law, wills and estate, family law and immigration,
• Experience in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research
• Minimum of 1-year intensive experience handling real estate files in Alberta from beginning to end;
• Between one and three years of experience in civil litigation, immigration, and family law;
• Experience in personal injury law will be an asset but required.
• Experience in related practice areas and additional languages is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• LL.B or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite;
• Some clients would be an asset;
• We are happy to take on a more senior lawyer with an existing practice and will consider compensation models that take into account the value of the existing client base.