2025-2026 Articling Student - Calgary, Canada - Ecojustice

Ecojustice

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

AT A GLANCE

Location:
Calgary

Hours: 35 Weekly

Salary:
$60,329.67

Closing Date:
May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm MT

ABOUT US

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day We fight, and win, for our planet in court.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice.

People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us.

We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it.

You will find your people here if you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment.

About The Role

Ecojustice offers a unique articling experience, focusing on environmental law.

We are currently seeking one articling student in the Calgary office for the term to provide litigation support to our program team of lawyers by:

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

Role Success

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role:
Have a demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
Are familiar with environmental and administrative law
Possess excellent research and writing skills

Application Process

Cover letter (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee) and Resume
Law school transcripts
Writing sample, preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experiences, 10 pages maximum and
3 letters of recommendation (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee)

The recruitment timeline will be as follows:

Application deadline:
May 21, 2024

Interview call day:
May 31, 2024

Interview week:
June 4-7, 2024

Offers start:
June 11, 2024

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

Great Reasons To Join Us

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
A flexible work environment and work schedule that best suits you and how you work - choose a hybrid, remote, or full office setup and receive $125 monthly for selecting hybrid
Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (99% mission alignment rating from internal surveys).
A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (97% manager relationship rating from internal surveys).

A focus on supporting your health and well-being through an employer-paid extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program, and a 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.