Litigator (Family law and General Litigation)

Carraig Law Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

Modern office with boardroom

First class office support

Job summary

Carraig Law Group, established in Downtown Vancouver, seeks a litigator with an existing practice and file load who values client relationships and a collaborative, paper-light culture. The team of seven lawyers and staff offer stability, administrative support, and a positive working environment.

The successful candidate will enjoy trial work, contribute to a collegial atmosphere, and help grow the firm’s practice across family law, wills & estates, business disputes, and sports law.

Qualifications

• Established practice and active case load.
• Wants stability and supportive environment.
• Earnest, respectful, and dedicated.
• Enjoys trial work and litigator lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Engage in trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Manage client relationships and case files.
• Collaborate with a diverse team.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Clio

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carraig Law Group began business in January 2021 in Downtown Vancouver. Carraig is the Irish word for "rock". We believe in solid foundations, consistency, and dependability.

We are a team of 7 lawyers, an articled student, a 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 CHOOSE US?

• Carraig has an excellent firm culture; we pride ourselves on our open, collegial, and healthy work environment.
• We understand that this is a people-centric industry. We like to build connections.
• Our firm has had very positive trial outcomes.
• We are strong advocates.
• Carraig provides 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.
• Our firm is determined to grow our practices and improve as a group every day.

WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for someone who:

• values our clients as much as we do.
• is a team player.
• will fit into and enhance our firm culture.
• has 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 positive and supportive working environment.
• is earnest, respectful, and dedicated.
• 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 or salary (negotiable).
• 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.