Family and Estate Law Associate
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Our client is an established growing small law firm located in downtown Vancouver with a practice focus in the areas of family law and estate law.
Duties
All duties of legal including without limiting the foregoing:
- Meeting with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel.
- Conducting legal research, analyzing law and developing legal argument to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Review and analyze case files and evidence to identify key issues and develop effective legal arguments.
- Preparing agreements and court documents, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Assist and supporting senior counsel in negotiations, preparing for meetings, preparing for and attending at court, and strategizing on case management.
Requirements:
- Law Degree (LLB/JD) and called to the Bar of British Columbia.
- Experience in Family and/or Estate law an asset.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting
- Strong research skills, ability to identify key legal issues, and to develop strong legal arguments while also identifying anticipated counter-arguments.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
- Project management skills are beneficial for tracking ongoing tasks and deadlines
- Willing to continue to grow and develop negotiation and mediation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a mutually supportive team environment while also taking initiative and being self-motivated to complete projects and run cases independently.
- Desire to attend court hearings.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC
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