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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 4+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Independently manage general and commercial litigation files from inception through resolution, advising clients and preparing legal documents while representing them in proceedings. Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters, build client relationships, and participate in business development to grow an independent practice.
Job details
We are seeking a Lawyer with 4+ years of experience, preferably in commercial litigation, to join a well-established legal team in Langley, BC. The ideal candidate will independently manage litigation files, work closely with senior lawyers, and have opportunities for mentorship and practice development. Responsibilities Manage general and commercial litigation files independently from inception through resolution. Advise clients on litigation matters, legal disputes, and dispute resolution strategies. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, applications, legal opinions, and other litigation documents. Represent clients in litigation proceedings and advocate for their interests. Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners on complex litigation matters. Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal services. Participate in business development and opportunities to grow an independent practice. Qualifications 4+ years of litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation. LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school. Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia. Strong legal research, drafting, litigation, and advocacy skills. Experience advising clients on commercial disputes and litigation matters. Ability to independently manage files and communicate confidently with clients. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and work ethic. Client-focused, collaborative, and motivated to develop a practice.
What you’ll do
Independently manage general and commercial litigation files from inception through resolution, advising clients and preparing legal documents while representing them in proceedings. Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters, build client relationships, and participate in business development to grow an independent practice.
Requirements
Requires at least four years of litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation, an LLB or J.D. from an accredited law school, and good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia. Candidates should have strong research, drafting, litigation, advocacy, client communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, and be able to manage files independently.
Listed skills
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Client Relationship Management · Preferred
- Business development · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Commercial Litigation
- General Litigation
- File Management
- Client Advising
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Pleadings
- Legal Opinions
- Litigation Advocacy
- Dispute Resolution
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Communication
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
Job areas
- Legal
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