About This Role
This Associate Lawyer role in the Calgary office offers hands-on experience in insurance and personal injury law. It suits an individual who is empathetic, a quick thinker, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to staff lawyers on client files to professional standards and in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta
- Observe and assist in interviews with clients, lawyers, and adjusters
- Speak to permissible matters in docket
- Observe and participate in office processes and procedures specific to each practice area
- Assist with review of disclosure and legal research
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor Degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification
- Eligibility to commence as an associate
- Strong legal research skills and computer literacy
- Law school level knowledge of tort law
- Law school level legal research, writing and drafting, legal analysis, application of law to relevant facts
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including computer literacy of MS Office and web-based legal research tools and other web-based resources
- Knowledge of resources available in local areas for complex clients
- Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Ability to manage work in high pressure and high conflict situations
- Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, consider alternative solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively when working with complex clients
Nice to have:
- Previous related work and volunteer experience
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
About the Company
Crash Lawyers is a leading personal injury law firm that serves Calgary and surrounding areas. It has been named a top injury law firm by RatedViral, The Best Calgary, Trust Analytica, Calgary Stories, and Canadian Top Choice Award Winner of 2024, 2025 & 2026.
