Company Description Redstone Family Law serves clients in Red Deer and Central Alberta, focusing exclusively on family law matters such as separation, divorce, parenting, child and spousal support, and property division. The firm is dedicated to helping families through some of the most complex and emotionally challenging legal decisions they will face. Redstone Family Law takes time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and provides clear, practical, and tailored advice. Team members collaborate to deliver respectful, compassionate service while maintaining high professional standards in advocacy and negotiation.
Role Description The Associate Lawyer will handle a range of family law files, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, assessing their legal issues, providing strategic advice, drafting pleadings, agreements, and correspondence, and representing clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings. The role involves managing files from intake through resolution, conducting legal research, reviewing disclosure, and maintaining organized, accurate file records. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Calgary, AB, with a mix of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility. The Associate Lawyer will collaborate with colleagues, contribute to firm knowledge-sharing, and support a client-centered, solutions-oriented approach to family law.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Alberta and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Experience or strong interest in family law, including separation, parenting, support, and property division matters.
- Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and drafting of pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and legal memoranda.
- Strong advocacy skills for negotiation, mediation, and court appearances, with sound judgment in advising clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in clear, practical terms.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential client information.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectively.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues and other professionals in a hybrid work environment.
- Comfort with legal practice management and document management software; proficiency with standard office and video-conferencing tools.
- Prior experience in a family law practice or litigation setting is an asset.
- Commitment to client-centered service and an empathetic, respectful approach to working with individuals and families.