Family Law Lawyer

Apna Law LLP; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Premiums covered for all employees

Job summary

Apna Law LLP in Burnaby seeks an experienced associate to join its Family Law department. You will manage your own caseload across the full spectrum of family law matters, primarily in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, with opportunities to second chair trials.

The position requires 2+ years of family law litigation experience in BC and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in family law litigation in BC.
• Active member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Demonstrated independent advocacy experience.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail across pleadings and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload across the full spectrum of family law matters, primarily in the Supreme Court of BC.
• Opportunities to second chair trials.

Skills

Family law

Advocacy

Drafting

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The Position

We are seeking an experienced associate to join our growing Family Law department in Burnaby. You will manage your own caseload across the full spectrum of family law matters (primarily in the Supreme Court of British Columbia) as well as have opportunities to second chair trials.

What We Are Looking For

2+ years of experience in family law litigation in BC (estate litigation or civil litigation experience is an asset but not a requirement)

Active member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia

Demonstrated independent advocacy experience

Strong drafting skills and attention to detail across pleadings and correspondence

Excellent communication skills with clients, opposing counsel, and the court

Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently

Compensation

There is an opportunity to work either as a salaried lawyer or on a fee-split. Anticipated salary range for a lawyer with 2+ years of experience starts at $120,000 and 5+ years experience in Family Law at $150,000 to $180,000. The firm offers group benefits and covers the cost of the premiums for all employees.