Our client, a well-established firm in Calgary, is seeking a Litigation Lawyer with 4+ years of experience to join its growing litigation and dispute resolution practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with strong experience in civil litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, debt recovery, construction disputes, injunctions, and general dispute resolution matters.
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of litigation files, advising businesses, private clients, and institutional clients through all stages of the dispute process. This role is best suited to a lawyer who is confident managing files, developing litigation strategy, drafting strong advocacy materials, and delivering practical legal advice in a fast-paced private practice environment.
- Manage a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, commercial conflicts, debt recovery, and other contested matters
- Draft and prepare pleadings, affidavits, applications, motions, mediation briefs, settlement materials, and related court documents
- Represent clients in mediations, discoveries, applications, chambers appearances, hearings, and settlement negotiations
- Provide strategic legal advice on litigation risk, dispute resolution options, file strategy, and practical outcomes
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear written and oral advocacy materials in support of active files
- Maintain file carriage from intake through resolution, including deadlines, client communication, reporting, and coordination with experts or third parties
- Called to the Bar in Alberta and in good standing with the applicable law society
- Minimum 4 years of experience practicing in litigation and dispute resolution
- Strong drafting, advocacy, and file management skills across a range of civil and commercial litigation matters
- Experience handling applications, discoveries, mediations, motions, and negotiated resolutions
- Excellent communication, judgment, and client service skills
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation and dispute resolution matters
- Strong platform for long-term career growth and advocacy development
- Supportive and collaborative professional environment
- Exposure to meaningful client work and active litigation files
For more information about this opportunity or your application, please contact The Proud RS at info@theproud.ca. All inquiries will be handled with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation listed is intended as a general guide for candidates with the stated level of experience. Final salary may vary based on overall fit, depth of experience, technical strength, and, where applicable, client following or book of business.
The Proud RS is a legal recruitment and search firm focused on connecting lawyers and legal professionals with strong private practice and business-side opportunities. We approach every search with discretion, market knowledge, and a commitment to fit.
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