Litigation Associate Lawyer

Carscallen LLP is seeking an Associate to join our Litigation group. The successful candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience in corporate and commercial litigation matters. Carscallen offers an environment that supports long-term career growth, allowing you to continue building your litigation practice alongside experienced counsel.

The Role:

· Managing a caseload of corporate and commercial litigation files, including shareholder, contractual and commercial disputes, from inception through resolution.

·  Drafting pleadings, affidavits, briefs and other court materials, and conducting legal research.

· Preparing for and conducting questioning, chambers applications, mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings.

·   Advising clients directly on litigation strategy, risk and resolution options.

We are looking for:

A litigation lawyer with:

·  Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

· 3 to 6 years of litigation experience in private practice in Canada, with a focus on corporate and commercial litigation matters. Candidates with additional areas of focus, including employment, construction and family law litigation, are encouraged to apply.

·   Experience appearing before the courts of Alberta and managing files with a degree of independence.

·  Strong advocacy, research, writing and client communication skills.

Why Carscallen? We offer:

· Room to build a practice: an entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to develop your own clients and grow your litigation practice.

· Opportunity for professional growth within an inclusive and business-focused work environment, with dedicated mentorship and team support.

·  A path to succession with opportunities to take on established client relationships.

· Meaningful mid-market litigation work: we act on substantive files and offer direct client contact and regular advocacy opportunities.

·  A competitive compensation and benefits structure, with a rewarding bonus program and a reasonable billable hours target.

If you are interested in joining our Litigation team, please submit your cover letter and resume via the careers page on our website: https://carscallen.com/careers/. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.