Research Associate

Impact Recruitment; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a research lawyer to support its commercial litigation practice in downtown Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-call experience, be comfortable with a billable target, and possess strong research and drafting skills. This role offers a salary starting at $130,000, comprehensive benefits, and 4 weeks of vacation. The firm values diversity and invites applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus structure

Excellent comprehensive benefits package

4 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with commercial litigation.
• Ability to meet a 1750 annual billable target.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research for the litigation practice group.
• Draft legal research memoranda and court arguments.
• Support colleagues with analytical and drafting tasks.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal memoranda

Analysis

Education

Called to the BC Bar

Job description

Impact Recruitment has the pleasure of working once again with this national, full-service law firm located in downtown Vancouver. With a strong history of representing clients in innumerable complex legal disputes throughout the country, they are now looking for a research lawyer to join and support the very commercial litigation practice group.

Benefits & Perks

• $130,000+ commensurate with experience
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package
• 4 weeks vacation

Responsibilities

The incumbent lawyer will be responsible for handling a majority of the research required by the commercial litigation practice group. You will provide efficient and thorough legal research, analysis, and drafting support for your colleagues - this will often take the form of drafting legal research memoranda and arguments at all levels of court, including appellate factums.

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 2+ years of post call experience with an emphasis on commercial litigation
• Comfortable with an annual 1750 billable target
• Superb drafting and research ability

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — 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 considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.