Job Title: Family Lawyer
About Us:
We are a small but growing law firm specializing in family law. Our team is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for families in need of legal assistance.
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled and empathetic Family Lawyer to join our team. The ideal candidate would be someone who has at least one year of experience practicing family law in BC, a Legal Aid BC vendor number, and has some trial experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in family law proceedings (divorce, parenting arrangements, relocation, child support, spousal support, property and debt division, protection orders) in both provincial and supreme court.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on family law matters.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and family law agreements.
- Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients in court.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in family law.
- Collaborate with other legal professionals and support staff to ensure comprehensive case management.
- Maintain client confidentiality and handle cases with sensitivity and discretion.
What You Offer:
- 1 to 3 years of experience practicing family law in BC.
- Called to the bar in British Columbia and current member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, writing, and research are essential for success in this role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and work under pressure.
- Empathetic and client-focused approach.
What We Offer:
- Competitive fee split structure that increases as your skill level increases.
- Reimbursement of 50% of your LSBC dues.
- Top quality mentorship and guidance. We provide a respectful, professional atmosphere where questions are encouraged and learning is a priority.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Remote/hybrid work environment and tech stack including Clio, DivorceMate, Adobe, and Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, Outlook, MS Teams, etc).
- Legal support staff to ensure that you can focus on doing billable work only.
Compensation:
- Approximate annual compensation of $104,490 to $121,905 (depending on your experience and collected billings).
- The compensation is based on a reasonable 1350 annual billable hour target (112.5 hours per month or roughly 5.4 hours per day).
How to Apply:
- Please send us your resume and a cover letter via Indeed.
- In your cover letter please mention any relevant family law experience that you have, and whether or not you have a legal aid vendor number.
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered nor will applications sent via email or any other method.
- This is not an articling position. We are looking for someone who has already been called to the BC bar.
- No phone calls or recruiters, please.
All applicants will remain confidential. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The start date is flexible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $104,490.00-$121,905.00 per year
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
- French not required
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- How many years of family law experience do you have?
- Are you a member in good standing with the Law Society of BC?
- Do you have a Legal Aid BC Vendor Number?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC
Application deadline: 2024-12-15
Expected start date: 2025-01-01
