Lawyer

Job description:

The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic is seeking a thoughtful, compassionate, and motivated lawyer to join our team as a Staff Lawyer. This role is ideal for someone who values access to justice, community-based lawyering, and a more balanced, flexible approach to legal practice than the traditional firm model.

This is not a high-pressure billable-hours environment. It is a place where you can practice law thoughtfully, build meaningful client relationships, and develop your skills across multiple areas of law — while still having a life outside of work.

As a Staff Lawyer, you will provide legal assistance to individuals facing legal and financial barriers across Central Alberta.

Your work may include:

• Providing legal advice, brief services, limited-scope assistance, and representation where appropriate, in accordance with the Clinic’s mandate
• Supporting clients through advice clinics, follow-up services, and referrals in a respectful and trauma-informed manner
• Managing a diverse caseload with autonomy and professional judgment over how files are handled
• Maintaining clear, accurate, and organized file documentation
• Recording time and activities in line with Clinic and funder requirements (no billable targets)
• Participating in outreach initiatives and public legal education as needed
• Working collaboratively with a supportive team of lawyers, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Contributing ideas to improve clinic services, processes, and overall client experience

Working at the Clinic offers a style of practice that many lawyers find refreshing:

• Exposure to multiple practice areas rather than a narrow specialty
• The ability to decline matters that fall outside your capacity or comfort level
• A collegial, relaxed, and non-hierarchical work environment
• Strong professional relationships with local firms, creating informal mentorship and referral opportunities
• Meaningful client impact without the constant pressure of firm economics

This role is particularly well-suited to early-career lawyers looking to gain broad experience, as well as mid-career lawyers seeking a more sustainable and values-aligned practice.

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Experience or a genuine interest in one or more of the following areas: family law, civil litigation, wills and estates
• Experience in employment law is an asset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A client-centred, culturally competent, and trauma-informed approach to practice
• Comfort working independently while also being part of a collaborative team
• Experience with clinic-based practice, outreach, or public legal education is an asset
• Knowledge of Central Alberta community resources is an asset
• Proficiency in an additional language is an asset

• Fixed work hours that support real work–life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package and RSP matching
• Generous time off, including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and paid holidays
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Friendly, easygoing workplace culture
• Centrally located Red Deer office with covered underground parking
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives without burning out

Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

$80,000 to $110,000 annually

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work from home

Work Location:

In person