Family Lawyer - no book required

gpac; Vernon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

gpac, on behalf of a leading BC law firm in Vernon, seeks a Family Lawyer with 4+ years of experience to join a collaborative team. You will independently manage family files and address related matters such as separation agreements, maintenance, and asset division, with opportunities in adjacent practice areas.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, client communication, and the ability to manage complex files from start to finish, including hearings and mediations, within a collegial

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of current experience in British Columbia family law practice.
• Ability to handle challenging work and manage files independently.
• Desire to become part of the community served and pursue partnership.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage family law files, optional additional areas of law within firm.
• Handle a wide range of family law matters, including separation agreements, spousal maintenance, and asset division.
• Conduct hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials.
• Instruct support staff and receive instructions from clients.
• Draft pleadings and speak to chamber applications.
• Negotiate at mediations and appear at trials.
• Manage all aspects of a file from beginning to end.
• Experience in general civil litigation is an asset.

Skills

Family law

Civil litigation

Independent file management

Job description

About our client:

A leading full-service law firm, with diverse clientele, that is committed to providing prompt and practical service through a hands‑on approach in a team‑oriented environment. Their lawyers and staff are team oriented and have a collegial work environment.

Position: Family Lawyer (minimum of 4+ years of experience)

Responsibilities

• Independently manage family law files, optional additional areas of law within firm.
• Handle a wide range of family law matters, including separation agreements, spousal maintenance, and asset division.
• Conduct hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials.
• Instruct support staff and receive instructions from clients.
• Draft pleadings and speak to chamber applications.
• Negotiate at mediations and appear at trials.
• Manage all aspects of a file from beginning to end.
• Experience in general civil litigation is an asset.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of current experience in British Columbia family law practice.
• Ability to handle challenging work and manage files independently.
• Strong judgment, work ethic, and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to become part of the community served.
• Enthusiasm for growing practice and working towards partnership.

Compensation

• Base salary depending on the year of call

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.