Seeking a lawyer to join a growing practice focused on family and estate law. Candidates with family or estate experience are preferred, while lawyers from other practice areas with a strong interest in developing these skills are also considered.

Responsibilities

- Meet with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel

- Conduct legal research and analyze legislation and case law

- Review evidence and case files to identify key legal issues and develop strategies

- Draft agreements, pleadings, and other court documents

- Assist with negotiations, meetings, case preparation, and case management

- Attend court hearings and support senior counsel on active matters

- Manage files, deadlines, and ongoing legal projects

- Develop negotiation and mediation skills while independently handling matters

Qualifications





- LLB/JD and called to the Bar of British Columbia

- 3+ years of call

- Family and/or estate law experience is an asset

- Strong legal research, analytical, and argument-development skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Robust organizational and project-management abilities

- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines

- Willingness to appear in court and develop advocacy skills

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

- Proactive, self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to learn

- Strong client-service and interpersonal skills

📌 Associate Lawyer (Vancouver)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Vancouver