Associate Lawyer - Litigation - Family Law

Job summary

Handle Family Law and/or Child Protection litigation files, with the ability to manage matters independently. Develop court advocacy and collaborative mediation skills while supporting the growth and promotion of the firm’s Family Law Practice Group.

Job details

Back Associate Lawyer - Litigation - Family Law Regina Lawyers Application Deadline Are you a litigation lawyer with experience in Family Law or Child Protection? Do you want to work in a highly collaborative environment, where you will be provided with in-depth learning experiences and achievements? Do you share McKercher LLP’s core values? If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join one of the largest law firms in Saskatchewan, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced Family Law and/or Child Protection litigation lawyer. You will have the opportunity to enhance your court proficiencies as well as collaborative mediation skills, while supporting the continued development and promotion of the McKercher LLP Family Law Practice Group. You will become an integral part of a collegial team of legal professionals. Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following Qualifications 4+ years of legal experience, with a focus in Family Law and/or Child Protection Ability to manage files independently with minimal oversight Excellent legal analysis and judgement skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills Well-developed professionalism and teamwork competencies Active membership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan Strong relationship management and business development skills Please send confidential electronic applications, including cover letter and resume to the attention of: Bryan Witt, Chief Operating Officer Email: coo.office@mckercher.ca Let’s explore how your skills and aspirations align with our mission at McKercher LLP. Click here for a printable version of this job posting. This position will remain open until filled.

What you’ll do

Handle Family Law and/or Child Protection litigation files, with the ability to manage matters independently. Develop court advocacy and collaborative mediation skills while supporting the growth and promotion of the firm’s Family Law Practice Group.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least four years of legal experience focused on Family Law and/or Child Protection and be active members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan. They should be able to manage files with minimal oversight and demonstrate strong legal analysis, communication, professionalism, teamwork, relationship management, and business development skills.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law
• Child Protection
• Litigation
• File Management
• Legal Analysis
• Judgment
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Court Advocacy
• Collaborative Mediation

Job areas

• Legal

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