Family Lawyer

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in family law is seeking a dedicated Family Lawyer to join their esteemed practice. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, including divorce and child custody cases, while offering compassionate legal counsel to clients facing sensitive issues. The firm is known for its collegial atmosphere and commitment to staff well-being, hosting annual retreats and providing a generous bonus structure. If you possess a Juris Doctor and have 2-5 years of family law experience, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous Bonus Structure

Annual Retreats

Collegial Atmosphere

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in family law with a JD from an accredited law school.
• Ability to manage high-conflict cases with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse caseloads including divorce and child custody matters.
• Draft and negotiate family law agreements and represent clients in court.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Empathy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title: Family Lawyer
Job ID: 78778
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
Our client is one of the leading family law boutiques in the city, renowned for its outstanding reputation and deep expertise in handling complex matters. The firm frequently represents high-net-worth individuals with significant business interests and intricate asset division issues. They foster a collegial, family-like atmosphere, take exceptional care of their staff, host annual retreats, and are well known for their generous bonus structure.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a diverse caseload including divorce, child custody, and other family law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various family law agreements, including prenuptial, postnuptial, and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research to support case strategy and client advice.
• Provide compassionate, pragmatic legal counsel to clients navigating sensitive personal issues.
• Engage in business development initiatives and networking activities to cultivate and maintain client relationships.

What you must have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• 2–5 years of dedicated experience in family law.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-conflict cases with empathy and professionalism.
• Proven capacity for client relationship management and business development.

Salary/Rate Range: $115,000 – $166,000