Top Benefits
About the role
Cook Roberts LLP is seeking to add a civil litigator to work in the firm’s litigation department. The successful candidate will assist with and/or assume conduct of a number of commercial litigation, employment law, and estate litigation files. We look forward to welcoming an associate who wishes to build a long-term practice at Cook Roberts. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, mid-career civil litigator with substantial litigation and mediation/arbitration experience, an ability to navigate complex, high-net worth disputes, and a desire and ability to mentor the firm’s next generation of lawyers.
The position could also be ideal for a senior lawyer interested in winding down their practice or sustaining a partial practice as an Associate Counsel while offering accessible mentorship support and direction to the firm’s junior associates.
Qualifications:
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Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or another Canadian law society);
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Minimum 5 years of relevant civil litigation experience;
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Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
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Proven ability to analyze legal issues and provide effective, timely advice;
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Proven ability to work collaboratively as well as to run their own files; and
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Ability to work effectively as part of a collegial team.
About Us:
Located in downtown Victoria, BC, Cook Roberts is a full-service law firm with expertise in civil litigation; real-estate, construction, tax, family, and employment law; as well as estates, wills, and trusts. We are an equal-opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation structure that includes extended health and dental benefits, payment of Law Society fees, payment of professional development opportunities, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application, including cover letter and resume, to Shelley Spring [sspring@cookroberts.bc.ca]. All communications and applications will be kept in strict confidence.
Please note that only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Cook Roberts LLP
The Expertise to Solve Your Legal Problems:
At Cook Roberts LLP, your lawyers deliver your solutions. We believe that successfully advising our clients takes hard work, effective organization, excellent support staff, professional competence, and integrity. Our clients deserve no less.
Whether you're an individual, a business owner, or a public institution, we can offer you expertise in a wide range of practice areas, all in one firm. Browse this page or contact us to find out more.
Top Benefits
About the role
Cook Roberts LLP is seeking to add a civil litigator to work in the firm’s litigation department. The successful candidate will assist with and/or assume conduct of a number of commercial litigation, employment law, and estate litigation files. We look forward to welcoming an associate who wishes to build a long-term practice at Cook Roberts. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, mid-career civil litigator with substantial litigation and mediation/arbitration experience, an ability to navigate complex, high-net worth disputes, and a desire and ability to mentor the firm’s next generation of lawyers.
The position could also be ideal for a senior lawyer interested in winding down their practice or sustaining a partial practice as an Associate Counsel while offering accessible mentorship support and direction to the firm’s junior associates.
Qualifications:
-
Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or another Canadian law society);
-
Minimum 5 years of relevant civil litigation experience;
-
Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
-
Proven ability to analyze legal issues and provide effective, timely advice;
-
Proven ability to work collaboratively as well as to run their own files; and
-
Ability to work effectively as part of a collegial team.
About Us:
Located in downtown Victoria, BC, Cook Roberts is a full-service law firm with expertise in civil litigation; real-estate, construction, tax, family, and employment law; as well as estates, wills, and trusts. We are an equal-opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation structure that includes extended health and dental benefits, payment of Law Society fees, payment of professional development opportunities, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application, including cover letter and resume, to Shelley Spring [sspring@cookroberts.bc.ca]. All communications and applications will be kept in strict confidence.
Please note that only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Cook Roberts LLP
The Expertise to Solve Your Legal Problems:
At Cook Roberts LLP, your lawyers deliver your solutions. We believe that successfully advising our clients takes hard work, effective organization, excellent support staff, professional competence, and integrity. Our clients deserve no less.
Whether you're an individual, a business owner, or a public institution, we can offer you expertise in a wide range of practice areas, all in one firm. Browse this page or contact us to find out more.