Litigation Lawyer

Key Responsibilities

• judicial representation
• court representation
• legal advice
• issue identification
• stakeholder management
• draft pleadings

Tasks

-Represent The City of Calgary in all forms of Judicial Dispute Resolution. -Represent The City of Calgary before all levels of court. -Provide advice to Law, Legal Services' clients. -Identify and raise issues of concern and recommend effective solutions. -Manage competing interests, tight timelines and work effectively and productively with a variety of people both internal and external to the Corporation. -Draft pleadings and conduct questionings.

Requirements

• j.d.
• ll.b
• civil litigation
• 3+ years
• communication
• self‑management

What You Bring

-Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. -Successful applicants must have the ability to: -Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills. -At least 3 years of experience in civil litigation is required. -Proven technical, self-management skills, high energy, and self-motivation. -Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent degree from a recognized institution and active membership or eligibility for membership with The Law Society of Alberta. -You bring a strategic approach to the law, technical expertise and a commitment to initiating and inspiring creative problem solving.

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Benefits

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.