Litigator

Carraig Law Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Carraig Law Group opened its doors in January 2021 in Downtown Vancouver. Carraig is the Irish word for "rock". We believe in solid foundations, consistency, and dependability. Our motto is "tús maith leath na hoibre" which means "a good start is half the work".

We are a team of 8 lawyers, 2 articled students, 1 paralegal, and 3 administrative staff. We come from every part of the world, but we have all made Vancouver our home. We speak Mandarin, Punjabi, Cantonese, Portuguese, and English.

WHAT AREAS DO WE PRACTICE?

Family Law, Wills & Estates (including Wills Drafting and Wealth Planning), Business Disputes, and Sports Law.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Our lawyers have:

• extensive trial experience in Supreme Court and Provincial Court
• appeared in the Court of Appeal
• represented clients in arbitrations and mediations
• an extensive history of successful out-of-court settlements
• vast experience with discoveries and chambers applications

WHY US?

• We have an excellent firm culture, and we pride ourselves on providing an open, collegial, and healthy work environment.
• We understand that this is a people-centric industry. We like to build connections.
• We have had very positive trial outcomes.
• We are strong advocates.
• We provide a respectful, organized, and team-building workplace. We are almost paperless, and we use Clio to organize our practices.
• We are optimistic, ambitious, energetic, and motivated.
• We are determined to grow our practices and improve as a group every day.

WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A team player.
• Someone who will fit into and enhance our firm culture.
• Someone with an existing practice and file load who is looking to make a change to a firm that can provide them with stability, administrative support, and a positive and supportive working environment.
• Someone who is earnest, respectful, and dedicated.
• Someone who values our clients as much as we do.
• Someone who enjoys trial and the day-to-day hustle and bustle of being a litigator.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

• Our firm is a busy one. It's a bit of a beehive. We want our lawyers to be physically present in our bright and spacious offices.
• We want our lawyers to be aware of their wider duty to grow their practices and engage with the local community to that effect.
• We want our lawyers to give of their best under what can be very trying circumstances. We understand that litigating is no picnic. But we're in it together.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• A competitive split-fee arrangement.
• A bright, modern, corner office with a state-of-the-art boardroom.
• First class office support.
• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Belonging to a firm with an excellent firm culture.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter, with the names of two references to the Managing Partner, Dermot Devine at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Law Practice

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