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ECLC Hiring Family Law Staff Lawyer

Articling Student
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Edmonton, Alberta

ECLC is seeking a family law staff lawyer to join our organization on a full-time permanent basis.

Position duties include follow-up legal advice and representation beyond what is provided by volunteer family lawyers in our legal advice clinics and providing family expertise within a client-service staff complement of 35, including nine staff lawyers and five articling students. The successful applicant will join a family staff team comprised of two other staff lawyers, legal and client assistants, and student-at-law.

Our staff lawyers also supervise and mentor articling students, summer students, and clinical students, contributing to a dynamic learning environment.

Practice areas include all areas of family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody, access, parenting, guardianship, support, and property division.

Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta with at least four years experience conducting a family practice that includes client representation in both Alberta Court of Justice and Court of King’s Bench. Previous experience working with low income and otherwise disadvantaged clients is a definite asset.

What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary, the ECLC offers a comprehensive benefit package, including payment of all Law Society and ALIA fees, a professional development allocation, and the option of an employer-matched RRSP. Our normal workday is 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday, with the option of occasionally working from home on a flexible schedule.

How to apply
Please forward your Application Package (as a single PDF) to hiring@eclc.ca as soon as possible, using the subject line “Family Law Staff Lawyer Application”. Your Application Package should include a cover letter and resume.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and look forward to seeing your applications!

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