Associate Lawyer

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Vancouver, BC, invites applications for a lawyer to join a growing practice focused on family and estate law.

Preference for candidates with family or estate experience; others with a strong interest in developing these skills will be considered. Responsibilities include meeting with clients, conducting research, drafting documents, preparing cases, and supporting senior counsel at hearings.

Qualifications

• LLB/JD and BC Bar admission.
• 3+ years of call.
• Family and/or estate law experience is an asset.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and argument-development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Willingness to appear in court and develop advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legislation and case law.
• Review evidence and case files to identify key issues and strategies.
• Draft agreements, pleadings, and other court documents.
• Assist with negotiations, meetings, case preparation, and case management.
• Attend court hearings and support senior counsel on active matters.
• Manage files, deadlines, and ongoing legal projects.
• Develop negotiation and mediation skills while independently handling matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Advocacy skills

Client service

Education

LLB/JD

Called to the Bar of British Columbia

Job description

Seeking a lawyer to join a growing practice focused on family and estate law. Candidates with family or estate experience are preferred, while lawyers from other practice areas with a strong interest in developing these skills are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
• Conduct legal research and analyze legislation and case law
• Review evidence and case files to identify key legal issues and develop strategies
• Draft agreements, pleadings, and other court documents
• Assist with negotiations, meetings, case preparation, and case management
• Attend court hearings and support senior counsel on active matters
• Manage files, deadlines, and ongoing legal projects
• Develop negotiation and mediation skills while independently handling matters

Qualifications

• LLB/JD and called to the Bar of British Columbia
• 3+ years of call
• Family and/or estate law experience is an asset
• Strong legal research, analytical, and argument-development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Willingness to appear in court and develop advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Proactive, self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to learn
• Strong client-service and interpersonal skills