About us
We are a professional, creative, and collaborative family law firm that cares more about helping clients than billing unreasonable hours.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Flexible work-from-home days
- Sustainable work-life balance.
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated associate lawyer.
The successful candidate will work in the areas of Family and Child Protection Law, and will be trained if necessary. The candidate will be encouraged to interact directly with clients and the Court on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
1. Case Management: manage and organize case files, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, documents, and client notes, and other file management processes.
2. Client Interactions: Interact professionally and effectively with clients and witnesses.
3. Court attendance: Present in Court, frame a case, and conduct court appearances in the Provincial and Supreme Court.
4. Document Preparation: Prepare and draft legal documents, such as separation agreements, parenting plans, applications, and court orders.
5. Court Filings: Prepare, review, and file court documents.
6. Trial Preparation: Prepare and conduct trial, complete trial preparation, including witness preparation, and trial documents.
Requirements:
1. A law degree and membership to the Law Society of British Columbia or a reciprocating jurisdiction in Canada.
2. Willingness and ability to attend in person meetings and Court appearances in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, BC and surrounding areas when required.
3. Strong ethics, and a willingness to work on all tasks that are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Law Society membership (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kelowna, BC
