2027-28 Articling Student - Calgary

Ecojustice • Calgary, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ecojustice offers a unique articling experience, focusing on environmental law. We are currently seeking one articling student in the Calgary office for the 2027-28 term to provide litigation support to our program team of lawyers. This role involves conducting legal, policy, and general research, preparing legal memoranda primarily in environmental and administrative law, drafting pleadings and preparing case books, assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice reports, and assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act. The position also includes interacting with clients and other non-governmental environmental organizations. Ecojustice is committed to embedding justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of its organization and values candidates who enjoy building collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI-R values.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
• Familiarity with environmental and administrative law
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Law school transcripts
• Writing sample (preferably a legal research memo from law school or previous experiences, 10 pages maximum)
• 3 letters of recommendation

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be applied to applications from current Summer Students

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal, policy, and general research
• Preparing legal memoranda primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
• Drafting pleadings and preparation of case books
• Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice reports
• Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act
• Interacting with clients and other non-governmental environmental organizations

Benefits

• Flexible work environment and work schedule
• Employer-paid extended health benefits package
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness spending of $500 per year (prorated to align with hire date)
• Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed