The Vancouver office of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is looking for a talented mid to senior associate with 2-5 years’ experience in family law/litigation and good understanding of financial issues. The successful candidate will work on a variety of family law litigation and alternate dispute resolution matters for our clients, supported by a busy and talented team. You will be a self-starter who is looking to apply strong and proven legal skills in our collegial and high functioning group. You will be a proven team-player who enjoys collaborating with others but who is also comfortable running with a family law or related litigation file. Solid experience managing family law files and related litigation matters with minimal supervision, including the ability to move files forward in a timely and strategic manner both independently and as a team member; Familiarity with relevant court rules, filings, processes, and strong advocacy skills; Experience in drafting of marriage and separation agreements,
and calculation of support obligations; Excellent drafting abilities, with a focus on precision, clarity, and attention to detail; You will have the opportunity to develop a varied practice, dispute resolution and advocacy skills in key areas of the firm’s litigation and alternate dispute resolution work, which may include: family law disputes (including complex financial issues include support and property division, and parenting issues), general commercial litigation, and related contested matters. DLA Piper is a top global law firm. experience from a national, international or highly regarded litigation boutique is preferred. The successful candidate will be remunerated at the top of market, with an array of advantages, bonus structure and an outstanding associate development program. For more details, or to discuss the role, please contact our Director of Lawyer & Student Development, Analea Wayne, K.
📌 Junior to Mid Level Family Law/Litigation Associate (Vancouver)
🏢 DLA Piper
📍 Vancouver
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