Careers
At Dimic Law, we invite you to join the wolf pack. Our Calgary-based firm is growing quickly, built on bold advocacy, exceptional client service, and a strong, supportive team culture.
We believe in working hard, moving fast, and celebrating wins together. Whether you’re a seasoned lawyer ready to mentor, an associate eager to build your own practice, or a legal assistant who thrives on organization and precision, you’ll find a place here to grow your career.
With benefits like profit sharing, an on-site gym, parking, and team events, we provide the tools and environment you need to succeed while being part of something bigger.
Current Opportunities
Lawyers
Senior Associate Lawyer: Full-time: In Person
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee junior associates and articling students, providing mentorship, training, and accountability
- Handle a diverse caseload independently and effectively
- Review and supervise junior lawyers’ work to ensure high-quality service
- Work directly with clients, providing clear, strategic advice and representation
- Contribute to the growth and leadership of the firm
- Represent clients in legal proceedings, including court appearances and negotiations
- Conduct thorough research on legal issues and case law using tools such as LexisNexis
- Draft legal documents, including contracts, briefs, and pleadings with precision and clarity
- Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, ensuring their best interests are represented
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting clients’ cases
- Collaborate with other legal professionals to strategize case approaches and share insights
- Provide clients with sound legal advice based on thorough analysis of their situations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years post-call in Alberta
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
- Proven ability to manage files independently
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience is an asset
- Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills
- Ambitious, disciplined, and ready to grow within a rising firm
- Excellent writing skills for drafting clear and persuasive legal documents
- Proven negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively for clients
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential for managing multiple cases simultaneously
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Application question(s):
- Do you have prior experience supervising articling students or junior associates?
- Describe a time you advanced on a client file quickly and aggressively – what was the result?
- What percentage of your practice would you ideally want to come from clients you generate yourself vs. firm-provided files?
- What’s your current split?
- What motivates you most in your legal career?
Associate Lawyer: Full-time: In Person
Responsibilities:
- Manage and advance client files from intake to resolution with speed and precision
- Appear in Court and represent clients with confidence and aggression where needed
- Draft pleadings, contracts and correspondence with help of support staff and with accuracy and efficiency
- Negotiate settlements and advocate fiercely for client interests
- Build and grow your own book of business while contributing to firm-wide success
- Deliver a high-quality client service with a focus on results and referrals
- Mentor and collaborate with articling students and junior team members when required
- Handle a diverse caseload independently and effectively
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting clients’ cases
- Collaborate with other legal professionals to strategize case approaches and share insights
- Provide clients with sound legal advice based on thorough analysis of their situations
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
- Proven ability to manage files independently
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to build and grow your own book of business
- Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills
- Ambitious, disciplined, and ready to grow within a rising firm
- Excellent writing skills for drafting clear and persuasive legal documents
- Proven negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively for clients
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential for managing multiple cases simultaneously
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Students
Overview:
We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated Articling Students to join our team As an Articling Student, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic and supportive legal environment. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about the law and eager to develop their skills and knowledge. While our focus is on corporate law, commercial real estate, and civil litigation, you will also gain exposure to other practice areas during your tenure.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and agreements
- Assist with case preparation and trial support
- Attend client meetings, court hearings, and other legal proceedings as permissible
- Collaborate with lawyer, legal assistant, and paralegals on case strategy and client matters
- Review and summarize legal documents
- Assist with marketing and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor Degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification.
- Eligibility to practice as a student-at-law within the Province of Alberta as of June 2024
- Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents
- Proficient in conducting legal research
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide well-reasoned recommendations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting is preferred but not required
If you are a dedicated and ambitious individual looking to kick-start your legal career, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and work alongside experienced professionals in the field. We offer a supportive work environment, compensation to reward your performance adequately, and the chance to grow your skills and knowledge in various areas of law.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Support Team
Law Clerk
Reports to: Principal Lawyer and Associate Lawyers
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Law Clerk plays a key role in day-to-day management and progression of legal files. Working under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, the successful candidate will proactively manage assigned matters, communicate regularly with clients and third parties, prepare legal documentation, coordinate filings, and ensure files continue progressing efficiently from opening through to completion. This role requires excellent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while recognizing when legal issues require lawyer input.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients on behalf of lawyers regarding procedural and file-related matters.
- Manage and advance assigned files by tracking deadlines, outstanding tasks, and next steps.
- Respond to client emails and telephone inquiries promptly, escalating legal issues to the supervising lawyer as appropriate.
- Coordinate communication with opposing counsel, courts, government offices, lenders, and other third parties.
- Prepare and organize documents required to move files toward completion.
- Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents for lawyer review.
- Prepare court filing packages and coordinate filing and service.
- Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or memoranda.
- Assist with corporate records, commercial transactions, commercial real estate, and wills and estates matters.
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical files.
- Conduct initial reviews of new client files and identify outstanding information.
- Prepare draft reporting letters to clients.
- Follow up with clients regarding outstanding documents and instructions.
- Prepare closing documentation and reporting packages.
- Maintain limitation periods and litigation deadlines.
- Coordinate examinations, mediations, discoveries, and hearings where applicable.
- Assist lawyers in preparing for court applications, mediations, and trials
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a law clerk or comparable legal support role, preferably in litigation, corporate/commercial, real estate, or wills and estates.
- Strong written communication skills and professional client service.
- Excellent organizational and file management abilities.
- Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Experience with Alberta court procedures is an asset.
- Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines independently.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Excellent judgment regarding matters requiring lawyer review.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.
- Experience using Alberta court filing systems.
Core Competencies
- Client communication
- File management
- Organization
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong sense of urgency
- Ability to work independently
- Professional judgment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Initiative
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment
Performance Expectations
- Maintain prompt and professional communication with clients.
- Progress files without unnecessary lawyer prompting.
- Identify issues before they become problems.
- Consistently meet filing and transaction deadlines.
- Produce high-quality drafting requiring minimal revisions.
- Build positive relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate sound judgment regarding when lawyer direction is required.
