Associate Lawyer

Odunsi Law Corporation; Port Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare spending account

Law Society fees paid

CPD coverage

Membership in legal organization

Job summary

Odunsi Law Corporation in British Columbia seeks an associate lawyer to join our growing team. The role involves handling current files and independently managing matters from intake to completion, with remote work supported by in-person meetings when required.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong drafting, research, and writing skills, BC bar admission, and the ability to manage client files with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar of British Columbia.
• Strong drafting, research, and writing skills.
• Independent client file management and resourcefulness.
• Sound judgment and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with current firm files and handle matters independently from intake to completion.
• Direct carriage of files across a wide range of litigation and solicitor work.
• Deliver high-quality legal work with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Writing

Independence

Education

Bar admission in British Columbia

Job description

Odunsi Law is a full-service firm based in Port Coquitlam, BC. We represent our clients in a wide range of practice areas, with most files in civil litigation. We are unique in that we provide services in both English and French (French ability not required for this role but is a strong asset). We run a paperless, cloud-based practice, and lead with empathy and professionalism.

OPPORTUNITY

We are looking to add an associate lawyer to our growing team. The associate will assist with current firm files and will also handle matters independently from intake to completion.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive, resourceful and brings sound judgment to their files.

COMPENSATION

• Salary of $80,000 - $85,000 for first year, performance-based salary increase at second year
• Generous performance-based bonus structure
• Commencing after 90-day probation:
• Healthcare spending account
• Full payment of Law Society practice and indemnity fees
• Multiple CPD coverage
• Selected membership in legal organization

WHAT WE OFFER

• Direct carriage of files across a wide range of litigation and solicitor work
• Fully remote position (in-person meetings where needed, e.g. client meetings)
• All hardware for remote work
• A motivated team environment
• Modern cloud-based systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Called to the Bar of British Columbia
• Strong drafting, research, and writing skills
• Independent client file management and resourcefulness
• Sound judgment and professionalism
• Technological proficiency

PREFERRED

• At least 2 years of experience practicing law in British Columbia preferred
• French language ability is a strong asset, but not required

This is a full-time permanent position that is fully remote (with in-person meetings where required).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000 - $85,000 at first year, performance-based salary increase at second year