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Associate Lawyer - Family Law
BDL Family Law
Calgary, AB
$100,000–$180,000 a year
Full-time
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$100,000–$180,000 a year
On-site gym, Extended health care
Full-time
Calgary, AB

Full job description

Company Description

BDL Family Law LLP is a Calgary-based firm dedicated to supporting clients through complex family legal matters with attention, care, and practical solutions. The team emphasizes amicable, negotiated settlements to reduce conflict. We are also well versed in litigation through the courts systems and arbitration processes, if required. We're a dynamic firm with a strong belief in balancing professional life and personal life. Mentorship is real here, learning never stops, and giving back to our community matters to us.

Role Description

The Associate Lawyer, Family Law, will manage a caseload involving matters such as separation, divorce, parenting, child support, spousal support, and property division. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, providing legal advice, drafting pleadings and agreements, preparing correspondence, and conducting negotiations with opposing counsel.

The role also involves attending court appearances, mediations, and settlement meetings, as well as conducting legal research and staying current with developments in Alberta family law. The Associate Lawyer will collaborate with colleagues and support staff to ensure files progress efficiently and that clients receive clear, timely updates.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Calgary, AB, for a lawyer with 2 to 5 years of experience and a background in family law.

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice law in Alberta, with membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
  • Experience in family law, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation in Alberta courts
  • Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in drafting clear, accurate legal documents, agreements, and court materials
  • Excellent client communication, interviewing, and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with attention to detail
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team-based environment
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to ethical practice
  • Comfort with legal practice management software and standard office technology
  • Prior experience in a family law firm or related practice area is an asset

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation, based on experience
  • A great team environment with genuine collegiality
  • Mentorship from experienced family law practitioners, with real investment in your development
  • Opportunities to learn and grow your practice
  • A firm culture that values work-life balance and giving back to the community

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, confidentially, to chambers@bdlfamilylaw.com for consideration.

Pay: $100,000.00-$180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • On-site gym

Application question(s):

  • Have you been called to the Alberta Bar?
  • Do you have experience in family law?

Work Location: In person

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