General Litigation Associate - Langley

Lindsay Kenney LLP; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (100% premiums)

Health Care Spending Account

EAP access

Growth opportunities

Client development budget

Reserved parking

Cell phone allowance

Fitness and wellness allowances

On-site fitness centers

Remote working arrangements

Job summary

Lindsay Kenney LLP is a leading Western Canadian full‑service law firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley and West Vancouver. The Langley litigation group seeks a forward‑thinking Associate with experience in commercial litigation.

The successful candidate will work directly with Partners, manage their own files, and receive mentoring to develop a personal practice. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–7 years of litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation.
• Strong research, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Experience advising clients with respect to litigation and disputes.
• Confident at engaging and interacting with clients.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Client service oriented and team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own files and develop personal practice, with mentoring support.
• Work with Partners who mentor and train lawyers.
• Benefit from resources to develop practice and client relationships.

Skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Client advising

Client interaction

Work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in British Columbia

Job description

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full-service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, Langley and West Vancouver. After 45 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

What you can expect

Our Langley litigation group is currently seeking a forward thinking and results-driven Associate with interest and relevant experience within general litigation, specifically in the areas of commercial litigation. The successful candidate will benefit from all of the firm’s resources, from in-house marketing to a top-notch team of legal support professionals.

In addition to working on files directly with Partners who take an active role in mentoring and training lawyers, the Associate will be provided the opportunity to manage their own files and will be provided with the resources to develop their own practice.

Additional required experience

• LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia;
• 4-7 years of litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation;
• Strong research, drafting and advocacy skills;
• Experience advising clients with respect to litigation and disputes;
• Confident at engaging and interacting with clients;
• Exceptional work ethic;
• Client service oriented and team player;
• Excellent attention to detail.

Why it is great to work at LK Law

Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:

• A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums;
• Annual Health Care Spending Account;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development;
• Client development and marketing budgets;
• Reserved parking;
• Cell phone allowance;
• Fitness and wellness allowances;
• On-site fitness centers ;
• Potential remote working arrangements.

Compensation

While compensation is commensurate with experience, the base annual salary range for candidates with the required experience is expected to be $140,000 - $170,000.