Associate Lawyer

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

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Job summary

BC Legal Management Association seeks a lawyer with 3–7 years call to join our Vancouver practice. Preference for family or estate law, though strong general experience with a passion for family/estate is welcome.

You will work with and be mentored by senior counsel and collaborate with a team to achieve long-term client goals. The role requires BC Bar admission, client-focused service, and willingness to work overtime when urgent matters arise.

Qualifications

• Must be called to the Bar of British Columbia (BC).
• Experience in Family and/or Estate law is a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.
• Willingness to work overtime and handle urgent matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel.
• Conduct legal research, analyze law and develop strategic arguments.
• Review case files and prepare accurate documents.
• Support senior counsel in negotiations, court appearances and case management.

Skills

Bar Admission BC

Family Law

Estate Law

Legal Research

Education

Law Degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

We are an established growing small law firm located in downtown Vancouver with a practice focus in the areas of family law and estate law.

We are looking for a lawyer from 3 to 7year call to join our firm. A background in family law or estate law is ideal; however we are open to lawyers with other experience who have a passion to learn family and/or estate law. The ideal candidate will be client focused and also have past experience in providing exceptional customer service and/or working with teams as we believe in adding value by collaborating with each other and other professionals, and by getting to know our client’s long-term goals and interests beyond the current legal dispute so we can work with them on legal strategies designed for the long-term. The successful candidate will work with and be mentored by our primary senior counsel. Bringing existing clients will be welcomed, but this is not required. This role requires that you have been called to the Bar of British Columbia, and that you have a desire to work with people, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a desire to appear in court, and the willingness to work overtime and shift gears when urgent matters arise. We offer a mutually supportive but generally fast-paced environment, while also encouraging wellness and maximizing life.

Job Type: Full-time

Rate of Pay: TBD depending on call year, experience and if bringing an existing practice, bonus and benefits possible.

- both salaried associate or contract/associate counsel options

Work Style: Flexible, Blended in-office and remote work

Duties

• All duties of legal including without limiting the foregoing:
• Meeting with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel.
• Conducting legal research, analyzing law and developing legal argument to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Review and analyze case files and evidence to identify key issues and develop effective legal arguments.
• Preparing agreements and court documents and ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
• Assist and supporting senior counsel in negotiations, preparing for meetings, preparing for and attending at court, and strategizing on case management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Law Degree (LLB/JD) and called to the Bar of British Columbia.
• Experience in Family and/or Estate law an asset.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting
• Strong research skills, ability to identify key legal issues, and to develop strong legal arguments while also identifying anticipated counter-arguments.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Project management skills are beneficial for tracking ongoing tasks and deadlines
• Willing to continue to grow and develop negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a mutually supportive team environment while also taking initiative and being self-motivated to complete projects and run cases independently.
• Desire to attend court hearings.
• We encourage all qualified candidates who are interested in family and/or estate law and who are eager to grow their careers in law and be part of a growing team inspired to help advise families move beyond their legal challenges, through both out of court and in court processes to apply.

Market wages $105,000.00 and above plus benefits/potential bonus depending on pay structure, split contract and employee options available.