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About the role
About Poole Lawyers Poole Lawyers is a litigation firm focused on complex litigation and professional negligence claims. We are a small, deliberately chosen team. People who work together because they believe in the work, share common values, and enjoy tackling hard problems side by side.
Four principles guide how we practice: Compassionate. A culture of understanding and respect for our clients. Consistent. The same high-quality representation no matter who acts on a file. Collaborative. A team-based approach in everything we do. Concise. Counsel that is clear, direct, and to the point.
The opportunity We are looking for an associate who shares those values and wants to build a litigation practice with real mentorship behind them. This is a hands-on role. You will be drafting, researching, and getting on your feet in chambers alongside lawyers invested in your growth.
You will: Draft pleadings, applications, and related court documents Research a wide range of legal topics Attend and advocate at chambers applications Meet with clients and begin building your own relationships Collaborate with the firm's lawyers on file-related work Support questioning, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
What we are looking for Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. A genuine interest in litigation, with the energy and ambition to build a practice Excellent writing, research, and communication skills Strong organization and time management. Able to juggle multiple files and deadlines calmly Detail-oriented, autonomous, and client-focused Comfortable with MS Office and Westlaw Interested in the business of law, and in having a life outside the office
An existing practice or portable files are an asset, but not a requirement.
What we offer Market salary, negotiable based on experience, with flexible health spending account. A culture that actively protects work-life balance Genuine mentorship and collaboration A low-overhead, attractive, technologically forward office Meaningful work with real purpose Really good coffee
How to apply Send your cover letter and CV to Jeffrey D. Poole at jdpoole@poolelawyers.com.
About Poole Lawyers
We are a group of individuals who have chosen to work together because we believe in the importance of the work we are doing, we share a common purpose and similar values, we enjoy the tremendous synergy that comes from working together on challenging issues and files, and we value our clients and each other.
We bring to our clients:
A holistic approach to our work. We partner and collaborate with our clients, with the goal of finding the best possible solution while keeping in mind the client’s financial, physical and emotional well-being.
A high level of emotional intelligence. We don’t simply offer advice. We listen deeply to connect personally as well as professionally with clients and to build a relationship with each client based on mutual understanding and respect.
Our promise to provide the highest quality of legal representation, impeccable comprehension of the law, and sound legal counsel with a passionate interest in each case.
Once we agree to work with a client, we review their file in detail. This includes determining whether the legal complaint is part of a larger legal set of issues that require consideration.
We then meet with the client to:
- Learn more about the particular complaint
- Determine whether we can work together to resolve it
- Ensure that the client understands the personal and financial costs involved in litigation of this nature.
Our services for clients include:
- Education
- Legal advice
- Litigation
- General legal work
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Top Benefits
About the role
About Poole Lawyers Poole Lawyers is a litigation firm focused on complex litigation and professional negligence claims. We are a small, deliberately chosen team. People who work together because they believe in the work, share common values, and enjoy tackling hard problems side by side.
Four principles guide how we practice: Compassionate. A culture of understanding and respect for our clients. Consistent. The same high-quality representation no matter who acts on a file. Collaborative. A team-based approach in everything we do. Concise. Counsel that is clear, direct, and to the point.
The opportunity We are looking for an associate who shares those values and wants to build a litigation practice with real mentorship behind them. This is a hands-on role. You will be drafting, researching, and getting on your feet in chambers alongside lawyers invested in your growth.
You will: Draft pleadings, applications, and related court documents Research a wide range of legal topics Attend and advocate at chambers applications Meet with clients and begin building your own relationships Collaborate with the firm's lawyers on file-related work Support questioning, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
What we are looking for Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. A genuine interest in litigation, with the energy and ambition to build a practice Excellent writing, research, and communication skills Strong organization and time management. Able to juggle multiple files and deadlines calmly Detail-oriented, autonomous, and client-focused Comfortable with MS Office and Westlaw Interested in the business of law, and in having a life outside the office
An existing practice or portable files are an asset, but not a requirement.
What we offer Market salary, negotiable based on experience, with flexible health spending account. A culture that actively protects work-life balance Genuine mentorship and collaboration A low-overhead, attractive, technologically forward office Meaningful work with real purpose Really good coffee
How to apply Send your cover letter and CV to Jeffrey D. Poole at jdpoole@poolelawyers.com.
About Poole Lawyers
We are a group of individuals who have chosen to work together because we believe in the importance of the work we are doing, we share a common purpose and similar values, we enjoy the tremendous synergy that comes from working together on challenging issues and files, and we value our clients and each other.
We bring to our clients:
A holistic approach to our work. We partner and collaborate with our clients, with the goal of finding the best possible solution while keeping in mind the client’s financial, physical and emotional well-being.
A high level of emotional intelligence. We don’t simply offer advice. We listen deeply to connect personally as well as professionally with clients and to build a relationship with each client based on mutual understanding and respect.
Our promise to provide the highest quality of legal representation, impeccable comprehension of the law, and sound legal counsel with a passionate interest in each case.
Once we agree to work with a client, we review their file in detail. This includes determining whether the legal complaint is part of a larger legal set of issues that require consideration.
We then meet with the client to:
- Learn more about the particular complaint
- Determine whether we can work together to resolve it
- Ensure that the client understands the personal and financial costs involved in litigation of this nature.
Our services for clients include:
- Education
- Legal advice
- Litigation
- General legal work