Job Description

Just Called to the Bar? Ready to Build Something Great (and Actually Enjoy the Ride)?

If you're a young lawyer with

at least one year of Alberta practice experience

, some courtroom time under your belt, and dreams of building a real legal career (not just updating precedents and fixing broken Word formatting), we want to talk.

We're a

dynamic boutique firm

in SE Calgary--big enough to have an espresso machine, small enough to know your dog's name. We're looking for an

Associate Lawyer

to join our team and take the reins on their own files across areas like civil litigation, business, family, wills & estates, employment, corporate, and/or real estate. Pick your player.

What You'll Get:

A

modern office

just off Macleod Trail--close to transit, lunch spots, and civilization.

Competitive compensation

with fee splits that reward actual effort (no 80-hour weeks just to earn your keep).

Underground parking

, because digging your car out of a snowbank is notcharacter-building.

Work-life balance

that isn't just a buzzword (we want you to have hobbies... and a life). A wide range of files so you'll never be bored (unless you really love reviewing condo bylaws). A

business casual dress code

--robes for court, jeans on Friday, and no judgment for stylish sneakers. A team that believes being a good lawyer doesn't mean being a robot.
You Are:

Licensed to practice in Alberta with at least one year of experience and a couple of war stories (or awkward Court moments) to prove it. Eager to

build your own book of business

--we'll support you, but we won't micromanage. Professional, proactive, and can talk to clients without using phrases like "heretofore" or "aforesaid." Friendly, motivated, and

not allergic to networking

. The kind of person who double-checks attachments before hitting "send."
What We Value:

Legal skills, yes--but also

compassion, clarity, and common sense

. A strong work ethic, but not burnout culture. Team players who lift others up--and

don't steal office snacks without replacing them

. People who genuinely want to grow, learn, and

laugh occasionally

(at appropriate times, of course).
If you're ready to step out from under someone else's files and start building your own practice--with mentorship, flexibility, and decent coffee--we'd love to meet you.

Send your PDF resume and cover letter to Anna Dunaeva at anna@dlegal.ca.

(Confidentiality is a given. We won't mention a thing to your current firm--even if we see them at court.)

Want to learn more about us? Check out dlegal.ca. We're way more fun than our website lets on.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Commission pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you a lawyer in good standing with Law Society of Alberta?
Work Location: In person