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Launch your legal career with the City of Edmonton! The Legal Services Branch is seeking a passionate articling student for the 2026/2027 year. Imagine working in a dynamic inhouse law firm for a city with over 14000 employees and a $3 billion budget. If youre a motivated law student with a keen interest in public sector law and value a strong worklife balance this is your chance to make an impact.
As an articling student you will manage your own files with independence gain firsthand knowledge by connecting with City departments and receive support and mentorship from lawyers with an opendoor policy.
What will you do
- Commercial and Real Estate Transactions: Assisting with the negotiation drafting and of agreements related to property acquisitions dispositions leasing and various commercial ventures
- Finance and Investment Advising: Supporting the provision of legal counsel on financial matters investments and related transactions
- PublicPrivate Partnerships: Contributing to the legal aspects of collaborative projects between the City and private sector entities
- Expropriation Law: Participating in matters related to the acquisition of private property for public purposes ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Bylaw Drafting: Assisting with the creation review and amendment of municipal bylaws
- Intellectual Property Law: Providing support on matters related to trademarks copyrights and other intellectual property rights
- Tendering and Procurement: Contributing to the legal oversight of the Citys procurement processes ensuring fairness and compliance
- Corporate Structure and Governance Issues: Assisting with legal matters related to the Citys corporate structure governance and compliance obligations
- Personal Injury Litigation: Supporting the defense and prosecution of personal injury claims involving the City
- Real Property Litigation: Assisting with legal disputes related to real estate property rights and land use
- Construction Litigation: Contributing to the resolution of legal disputes arising from construction projects
- Bylaw Challenges Enforcement and Prosecutions: Participating in legal proceedings related to bylaw enforcement and challenges
- Assessment and Taxation: Assisting with legal matters related to property assessment and taxation
- Human Resources and Employment Advising/Hearings: Providing legal support and advice on human resources and employment matters including participation in hearings
- Environmental Law: Contributing to the legal aspects of environmental compliance and related issues
Additional Information:
- The City will cover the cost of your Alberta Law Society membership Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) tuition as well as any time off required to complete inperson PREP modules
- While future employment is not guaranteed the Legal Services Branch has a history of offering opportunities to qualified articling students and many current senior lawyers previously articled with the City
Connect with us!
- Applicants must be currently or have been enrolled in an accredited Faculty of Law have successfully completed the program by the commencement of their articles and be eligible to article as a studentatlaw within the Province of Alberta
Skills required for success:
- Strong Communication and Teamwork: Excellent verbal written and negotiating skills coupled with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Independent Work and ProblemSolving: Ability to work independently with confidence under time constraints demonstrating strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Technical Proficiency and Legal Experience: Proficiency in Google Workspace strong legal research skills computer literacy and experience with Student Legal Services particularly court experience
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process please contact
Interested applicants eligible to commence articles in 2026/2027 must apply online with a cover letter resume law school transcripts and two references; incomplete applications may not be considered
Conditions of employment and work environment:
- Up to: 1 temporary fulltime position for up to 12 months
- Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week Monday Friday
- Salary Range: $65708.930 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/JR
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
Employment Type
Student
