About this role
*Staff Lawyer*
Red Deer, Alberta - Full-time, Permanent
Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
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
If you are looking for meaningful legal work, professional autonomy, and a healthier pace of practice, we would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to send your resume at [email protected]
Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Mileage reimbursement * On-site parking * RRSP match * Tuition reimbursement * Work from home
Work Location: In person