Location:

Downtown Vancouver – Full-time

DJO Family Law is a boutique family law litigation firm in downtown Vancouver. We act on complex matters involving business and corporate interests, income determination, support, property division, valuations, parenting disputes, and tax-related issues.

We are seeking an associate lawyer who wants to build or continue a long-term practice in family law litigation.

We are ideally seeking a lawyer with at least three years' call who can manage files with increasing independence. Family law experience is strongly preferred, but we will consider candidates from other litigation backgrounds who have strong advocacy skills and an interest in building a family law practice.

The successful candidate will be capable of working independently, exercising sound judgment, and taking increasing ownership of files based on their level of experience.

The Role Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include:

Managing family law litigation files from intake through resolution

Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, financial statements, Scott Schedules, offers of settlement, agreements, and written submissions

Analyzing income, support, business valuation, property division, and other financial issues

Conducting examinations for discovery

Attending chambers applications, judicial case conferences, settlement conferences, and mediations

Preparing witnesses and trial materials

Appearing in court





Assisting senior counsel with complex hearings and trials

Assuming responsibility for your own hearings and trials as appropriate

Our associates are not limited to research and drafting. We believe strong litigators develop through direct client work, courtroom experience, and meaningful responsibility for their files.

Qualifications Required:

Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Assets:

Family law litigation experience

Experience independently managing litigation files

Chambers, discovery, mediation, or trial experience

Solid numerical aptitude and comfort analyzing financial information

Experience with business interests, income determination, valuations, or tax-related issues

Compensation and Benefits We offer:

Salary range: $110,000 to $170,000 annually, based on experience and performance

Competitive compensation based on experience and productivity

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Extended health and dental benefits

Meaningful courtroom and advocacy experience

Exposure to complex and sophisticated family law matters

A long-standing team of experienced lawyers and support staff

📌 Family Law Associate (Winnipeg)
🏢 DJO Family Law
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