General Litigation Associate

W3Global; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Employee assistance

Client budgets

Vacation

Parking

Phone allowance

Wellness

On-site gym

Remote work possible

Professional development

Job summary

W3Global in Langley, BC is seeking a forward-thinking Associate with experience in general and commercial litigation. You will work directly with Partners who mentor and train, and you'll have the opportunity to manage your own files and develop your own practice with firm support.

Key responsibilities include handling own litigation files, advising clients, conducting research, drafting documents, and developing litigation strategies while building client relationships and collaborating with

Qualifications

• LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Litigation experience, ideally with a focus on commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Experience advising clients on litigation and disputes.
• Confident client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Client-service oriented and a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own litigation files.
• Work directly with Partners on general and commercial litigation matters.
• Advise clients regarding litigation and disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Develop and advance litigation strategies.
• Represent and advocate for clients.
• Build and develop client relationships and your own practice.
• Work collaboratively with Partners, lawyers and legal support professionals.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Advocacy

Client communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor or LLB

Job description

About The Role Our Client's Langley litigation group is seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Associate with relevant experience in

Location: Langley, BC, V2Y 0G9

Department: General Litigation

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Role

Our Client's Langley litigation group is seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Associate with relevant experience in general litigation, particularly commercial litigation.

The successful candidate will work directly with Partners who take an active role in mentoring and training lawyers. The Associate will also have the opportunity to manage their own files and develop their own practice with the support and resources of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own litigation files.
• Work directly with Partners on general and commercial litigation matters.
• Advise clients regarding litigation and disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Develop and advance litigation strategies.
• Represent and advocate for clients.
• Build and develop client relationships and your own practice.
• Work collaboratively with Partners, lawyers and legal support professionals.

Required Qualifications

• LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Litigation experience, ideally with a focus on commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Experience advising clients on litigation and disputes.
• Confident client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Client-service oriented and a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is negotiable based on experience.
• Competitive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package with 100% of benefit premiums paid by the firm.
• Annual Health Care Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Client development and marketing budgets.
• Generous vacation allowance.
• Reserved parking.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Fitness and wellness allowances.
• On-site fitness centres.
• Potential remote-working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.