Senior Family Law Associate

4 to 9 Years of Experience

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Bridgestone Law | Calgary, Alberta
Work-Life Balance | Positive Work Environment | Senior lawyer mentorship

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Bridgestone Law is a modern Calgary law firm committed to helping individuals and families navigate difficult life transitions with clarity, compassion, and practical legal guidance.

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We believe family law should be practised thoughtfully. Our role is not simply to move files forward or increase conflict. We listen carefully, provide honest advice, and help clients pursue sensible outcomes that protect what matters most to them and their families.

We are seeking a junior family law lawyer with approximately one to four years of experience who shares these values. This opportunity is well suited to someone who genuinely cares about their clients, takes pride in how files are managed, and wants to grow in a positive and professional environment.

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The successful candidate will receive guidance and mentorship from a senior lawyer while developing the confidence and experience to manage files with increasing independence. You will have opportunities to strengthen your drafting, negotiation, client-management, and courtroom advocacy skills while working on meaningful family law matters.

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Who Will Thrive at Bridgestone Law

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We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, respectful, and genuinely invested in helping families;

• Positive, energetic, and motivated to develop as a lawyer;

• Calm and professional when clients are under stress;

• Practical and resolution-focused without being afraid to advocate firmly when necessary;

• Thoughtful about strategy, proportionality, and the effect of conflict on families;

• Organized, dependable, and attentive to deadlines and details;

• Receptive to feedback, mentorship, and continued learning;

• Comfortable taking responsibility for their work while asking for guidance when appropriate; and

• Interested in contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and growth-oriented firm culture.

The Role

​The successful candidate will work on a range of Alberta family law matters and take primary responsibility for managing their files, including matters involving complex legal, financial, or parenting issues.

Responsibilities may include:

• Meetin  g with prospective and existing clients;

• Providing clear, practical, and compassionate legal advice;

• Managing family law files from intake through negotiation, settlement, or court resolution;

• Developing file strategies, assessing risks, and advising clients on proportionate options;

• Advising on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, and family property matters;

• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, applications, affidavits, briefs, agreements, financial disclosure requests, settlement proposals, and correspondence;

• Analyzing complex financial disclosure and identifying information needed to advance a file;

• Conducting legal research and preparing concise legal opinions where required;

• Leading negotiations with opposing counsel and communicating professionally with self-represented parties;

• Appearing in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta;

• Preparing for and leading dispute-resolution processes, questionings, hearings, and trials;

• Maintaining organized, accurate, and complete client files;

• Managing limitation periods, court deadlines, undertakings, and follow-up requirements;

• Recording time and assisting with timely, accurate client billing;

• Sharing practical guidance with less experienced lawyers where appropriate; and

• Working collaboratively with the firm’s principal lawyer and administrative support team.

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Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta;

• At least ten years of experience practising family law;

• Strong knowledge of Alberta family law legislation, court procedures, and filing requirements;

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex family law files and client relationships independently;

• Significant experience developing case strategy, negotiating settlements, and appearing in court;

• Strong legal research, analysis, drafting, and oral advocacy skills;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• The ability to communicate difficult information with clarity and empathy;

• Sound professional judgment and the ability to assess legal, financial, and practical risks;

• Strong organization, time-management, and file-management skills;

• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;

• Professionalism when interacting with clients, counsel, court staff, and self-represented parties; and

• The ability to work from our Calgary office as reasonably required.

Experience with contested applications, parenting disputes, child and spousal support, complex family property claims, separation agreements, urgent applications, questionings, trials, and settlement negotiations will be considered an asset.​

Compensation and Practice Arrangement

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This is a salary-based opportunity with a bonus structure.

The annual target of 1,100 approved billable hours is intended to support a sustainable workload and a healthy work life balance. Associates who wish to take on more work can earn additional compensation through clearly defined bonus milestones.

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Salary ranges from $170,000 to $210,000 based on experience, with annual review of compensation.

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Established Client Practice: Additional consideration will be given to compensation for a candidate with an established book of clients who independently choose to retain Bridgestone Law. Any additional compensation arrangement will be discussed individually, taking into account the nature and size of the practice, expected work, and the support required from the firm.

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Benefits include:

• On-site gym

• On-site parking

• Paid time off

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How to Apply

Please email the following to namini@bridgestonelaw.ca:

• Your résumé;

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in family law and why you believe you would be a good fit for Bridgestone Law; and

• One writing sample that reflects your legal analysis or drafting ability, with all confidential and identifying information removed.

Applications may be addressed to:

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Neda Amini
Principal Lawyer, Bridgestone Law

We appreciate the time and care involved in applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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