Junior Litigation Associate

Aplin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thorough benefits package

Extensive courtroom exposure

Job summary

Aplin, a well established mid-sized law firm in downtown Vancouver, is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate to join its busy practice. This role offers mentorship, varied disputes, and valuable court exposure for a lawyer looking to grow in expertise.

Required is BC Bar admission with good standing and 1–3 years post-call experience in general litigation. Excellent drafting and interpersonal skills are essential, and the firm encourages eager learners to develop their own practice within the

Qualifications

• Called to the BC Bar and in good standing
• 1–3 years of post-call experience with a focus on general litigation
• Excellent drafting and interpersonal communication skills
• Willing and eager to learn and engage with the work

Responsibilities

• Independently handle smaller files from start to finish while assisting senior lawyers on a diverse range of disputes
• Appear in court and contribute to hearings and other litigation processes

Skills

Excellent drafting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Join a well established mid-sized law firm in downtown Vancouver looking to add on a Junior Litigation Associate to their busy practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard working and eager lawyer looking to gain excellent courtroom and litigation experience across a diverse range of practice areas, in a firm that focuses on providing the mentorship, resources, and opportunity to establish your own practice as you continue to grow in expertise.

Compensation

• $113,000 – $142,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

• Thorough benefits package
• Excellent opportunitiesto work on a variety of different disputes and extensive courtroom and trial exposure

Responsibilities

• Independently handle smaller files from open to close while assisting senior lawyers on a diverse range of complex disputes, ranging from commercial disputes, insurance liability issues, real estate disputes, personal injury matters, estate litigation, and more
• Appear in court and contribute to hearings and other litigation processes (meaningful courtroom / trialexposure is expected)

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 1 – 3 years of post call experience with a focus on general litigation
• Excellent drafting and interpersonal communication skills
• Willing and eager to learn and engage with the work!

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.