Associate Lawyer

Swiftsure Law; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Fee Split

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

Swiftsure Law in Victoria, BC is expanding and seeking a mid to senior level family law litigator. You will manage your own files end-to-end and balance a demanding practice with a healthy life, enjoying a hybrid work arrangement from home to office.

The role emphasizes client focus, strategic case management, and active involvement in networking initiatives to grow both your practice and the firm.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior level family law litigator with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage files from retention to resolution.
• Building and maintaining a strong client base; network when appropriate.
• Certificate of Standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage your own Family Law files end-to-end from retention to resolution.
• Balance workload in a collaborative, supportive firm environment.
• Engage in social events and networking to promote your practice and the firm.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Organized

Hard-working

Client focused

Excellence in law

Education

Certificate of Standing

Job description

FAMILY LAW:

CA$100,000.00 +

Job description:

Are you Strategic, Organized, Hard Working, Client Focused and Committed to Excellence in Law? Then your future could be joining the Swiftsure Law team in beautiful Victoria BC. We are expanding, and we are looking to welcome a mid to senior level litigator to our established and thriving family law practice.

We are looking for a hard-working experienced lawyer who has excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to building and maintaining a strong and resilient client base. The ability to successfully manage your own files from retention to resolution is a necessity.

With all the technology to work in the office or hybrid from home, our lawyers can balance the needs of their legal practice alongside of a healthy life.

In our collegial and supportive team environment, the successful candidate with thrive managing their own files, while enjoying the support of experienced legal and management teams. Expectations include active involvement in social events and networking opportunities to promote both their own practice as well as the firm.

With a very manageable annual billing target and balance fee-split renumeration with room for advancement. We are looking to welcome a long-term colleague committed to personal and professional advancement and growth.

Contract includes administration, professional support staff, firm marketing, technology, software, private office, boardroom, meeting spaces, and secure parking.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Swiftsure Family!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Fee Split

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC V8W 1B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate of Standing (required)

Work Location: In person