About this role
*Job Summary* 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.
*What You?ll Do*
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
*What Makes This Role Different*
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.
*What We?re Looking For*
? 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
*Why Work With Us*
? 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.
If you are looking for meaningful legal work, professional autonomy, and a healthier pace of practice, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits: * 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