Careers
Cuelenaere LLP is a well-established, full-service law firm with a rich history of serving individuals, families, and businesses across Saskatchewan. Our lawyers practice in a wide range of areas, including litigation, criminal defence, family law, wills and estates, real estate, corporate and commercial law, tax law, and administrative law. With a strong commitment to client service, we foster a collaborative environment where legal professionals can thrive.
We are always interested in hearing from motivated and dedicated individuals who are looking to build a rewarding legal career in Saskatoon and value a supportive, team-oriented workplace.
Lawyers
Our firm is home to a talented group of experienced lawyers who are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services. We offer a collegial work environment, opportunities for growth, and a competitive salary and bonus structure.
Staff
Our support staff — including legal assistants, administrative assistants, and receptionists — play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the firm. Their dedication and expertise are essential to maintaining the high level of service we provide to our clients.
Law Students
We welcome applications from motivated law students eager to gain practical experience and build their careers in a dynamic and supportive firm. As an articling student at Cuelenaere LLP, you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in client matters, from attending trials and hearings to drafting legal documents and conducting research.
Our students benefit from mentorship provided by experienced lawyers who are committed to guiding the next generation of legal professionals. We offer a well-rounded experience designed to prepare students for success in their legal careers while fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Current Opportunities
Articling Students
Interview Process
The interview process for new articling positions each year is generally coordinated through the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. The primary contact for prospective articling students with Cuelenaere LLP is Greg Kuse, one of the firm’s partners.
Diverse Experience
We offer a valuable, diverse and fulfilling articling experience at Cuelenaere LLP. Students have the opportunity of working closely with experienced lawyers and staff in a wide variety of areas of the law. We are a fully equipped modern law firm with all the expected resources, including online legal research, continuing legal education, legal assistants and an open door with all firm lawyers for advice and assistance.
Students can expect that they will be given an early opportunity to attend court on various matters, including criminal law and small claims trials as well as involvement with established lawyers on trials, chamber hearings and appeals.
While legal research is a necessary part of the articling experience, so is hands on experience with clients, contracts, business law matters, court appearances, real estate and other matters.
Other Benefits
We also recognize that social time together is very valuable. We regularly hold informal firm functions ranging from lunches, picnics, an annual golf tournament retreat and the like. We participate in Saskatoon Bar Association social functions and cover your annual membership costs. Our firm supports and pays for CBA Canadian Bar Association memberships for all lawyers and articling students. Continuing legal education is expected, encouraged and funded.
Please keep our firm in mind when applying for your articling position. We look forward to your application.
Qualified applicants are asked to submit their application by e-mail to:
Associate Lawyer – Family Law
Cuelenaere LLP is seeking an Associate Lawyer with 5 or more years’ experience to practice in the area of family law. With the pending retirement of one of Saskatchewan’s premier family law practitioners, Cuelenaere LLP has a unique opportunity for an associate to join our team and hit the ground running without the worry of where the work will come from.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 5 or more years relevant litigation experience, however we will consider applicants with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Excellent research and drafting skills
- Exceptional client service
- Advanced advocacy and communication skills
- Attention to detail and high-quality work product
Cuelenaere LLP is a mid-sized Saskatoon based firm consisting of 27 lawyers that practice in all areas of the law. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to associates along with an attractive bonus system.
If you are interested in continuing your career in a collegial and fun firm that is built on the principles of co-operation and supportive professional relationships, please submit a cover letter and your resume.
Qualified applicants are asked to submit their application by e-mail to:
Corporate/Commercial Lawyer
We are seeking corporate/commercial lawyers with 5+ years of corporate/commercial experience to join our full service law firm. We have been building client relationships for many years and with Saskatoon’s continued growth we have a need for talented lawyers to ensure that we continue to provide our clients with the high level of service our clients have come to expect from Cuelenaere LLP.
We offer our lawyers a collaborative work environment, work/life balance and competitive salary with a generous bonus structure.
Qualified applicants are asked to submit their application by e-mail to:
Litigation Lawyer
We are seeking litigation lawyers to join our team. Preference will be given to candidates with 5+ years of litigation experience. We have been building client relationships for many years and with Saskatoon’s continued growth we have a need for talented lawyers to ensure that we continue to provide our clients with the high level of service our clients have come to expect from Cuelenaere LLP.
We offer our lawyers a collaborative work environment, work/life balance and competitive salary with a generous bonus structure.