Litigation Associate

BCLMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Extended health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Olthuis van Ert LLP in Vancouver seeks a litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Vancouver office. We are a boutique firm focused on commercial litigation and public law, advising and representing clients in provincial and federal courts and tribunals.

The role offers a competitive compensation package including discretionary bonus, extended health and dental benefits, life and disability insurance, and a wellness allowance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in litigation or related practice.
• Experience drafting pleadings, research, and advising clients.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and provide careful, timely analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, chambers applications, and written argument
• Conducting legal research
• Advising and reporting to clients
• Conducting examinations for discovery and managing discovery processes
• Representing clients in administrative proceedings, court proceedings, mediations and settlement negotiations
• Supervising support staff
• Networking and building relationships to grow your practice

Skills

Strong academic achievement

Legal research and writing

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Client-focused approach

Long-term litigation focus

Job description

Litigation Associate

Vancouver | Three to five years of experience

Olthuis van Ert is seeking a litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Vancouver office.

We are a boutique litigation firm focused on commercial litigation and public law. We advise and represent clients in all levels of provincial and federal courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, chambers applications, and written argument
• Conducting legal research
• Advising and reporting to clients
• Conducting examinations for discovery and managing discovery processes
• Representing clients in administrative proceedings, court proceedings, mediations and settlement negotiations
• Supervising support staff
• Networking and building relationships to grow your practice

Qualifications

• A record of strong academic achievement
• Superior research and writing skills, and clear, persuasive oral advocacy
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term litigation practice in a boutique setting
• Sound judgment and a practical, client-focused approach to resolving disputes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing files and deadlines
• Initiative, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus, extended health and dental benefits, life and disability insurance, and a wellness allowance.

Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 depending on year of call and experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of our firm. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse groups to apply.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.