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Ahlstrom Wright
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
Firm: Ahlstrom Wright LLP
Employment Type: Full-Time
Ahlstrom Wright LLP is a dynamic and client-focused law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services. Our litigation and family teams handle a broad range of complex disputes and are committed to strategic advocacy, strong client relationships, and achieving practical results.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented lawyer with experience in litigation and family law to join our growing team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, represent clients in court proceedings, and provide strategic legal advice across various litigation matters.
Manage and conduct all stages of litigation in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, including drafting pleadings, conducting questionings, drafting and arguing court applications, and preparing and conducting trials
Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, spousal and child support and property division
Represent clients in court hearings, applications, mediations, pre-trial conferences, and trials
Conduct legal research and draft legal documents including civil claims and statements of claim, applications, affidavits, briefs, opinions, divorce pleadings, separation agreements, pre/post-nuptial agreements, financial disclosure statements and various types of settlement agreements
Provide strategic legal advice to clients regarding disputes and risk management
Negotiate settlements and advocate on behalf of clients
Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff on all types of matters
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and case law
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service
Member in good standing with the Alberta Law Society
7-10 years of litigation experience
Strong advocacy, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent legal research and writing abilities
Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
Experience in civil and commercial litigation, builders’ liens, employment law, family law, estate litigation
Courtroom advocacy experience
Experience with mediation and alternative dispute resolution
License to practice in Northwest Territories, or the willingness to obtain such license
Competitive compensation with the option for a commission-based structure
Benefits package
Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for career advancement
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