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.

Specifically, the successful candidate’s skills and experience will include:

• 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 dispute resolution processes and strong dispute resolution 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;
• Strong interpersonal and client‑communication skills, ideally with experience advising clients in emotionally sensitive situations; and
• Experience working with clients from a variety of industries and backgrounds.

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. Our clients are well-established entities, as well as entrepreneurs and growing companies; experience from a national, international or highly regarded litigation boutique is preferred. The team is made up of high performing and dedicated practitioners who are collegial, bright and committed to producing excellent results for our clients. You will play a pivotal role, working closely with and receiving mentoring from a number of busy associates and partners.

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is proud to be highly competitive when it comes to awards and benefits. The successful candidate will be remunerated at the top of market, with an array of benefits, 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.C. (analea.wayne@ca.dlapiper.com).

To submit your application, please apply directly to analea.wayne@ca.dlapiper.com including ‎cover letter and resume.‎

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.‎