Job Description

Emery Jamieson LLP is seeking a talented civil litigator to join our thriving team. Drawing on expertise and analytical reasoning, you will provide sophisticated and tailored legal advice and assistance -- helping people with varying degrees of legal knowledge grasp complex concepts to make better-informed decisions. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently as well as with a team. We're looking for someone who is passionate, proactive, and detail-oriented -- and who relishes new challenges, organizational innovation, and the level of excellence we're known for.



The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a minimum of 1 year working litigation experience, along with a proven desire to work alongside clients to achieve their desired outcomes.



This role is located at our downtown Edmontonoffice.

Key Requirements:

Minimum 1-year Bar Call A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. Thorough understanding of the LSA rules and reporting requirements Providing regular status reports & legal opinions Conducting examinations, mediations, JDRs & trials Adhering to department process and ensuring customer satisfaction Working as part of a team to effectively reduce loss costs Ability to create and adopt innovative legal strategies to produce exceptional results Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage conflicting priorities, and work collaboratively Strong negotiator and advocate with the ability to organize persuasive arguments in both judicial and commercial settings Solid technical grounding in legal research demonstrating an attention to detail combined with superior evaluative and analytical abilities A client focus with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with different departments and management levels across the organization Solid technical and computer skills Fluency in speaking, reading, and writingEnglish Responsive, resourceful, practical, and a diplomatic problem solver Readily adapts to, and works effectively with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment Superior organizational skills and attention to detail Meet or exceed firm goals and client expectations

Apply to: send resume in confidence to mforbes@emeryjamieson.com

Employment Equity

At Emery Jamieson LLP we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, sexual orientation , source of income or family status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.



Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.



We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.