Civil/Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Kelowna, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Manage independent files and co-counsel matters, handling work throughout the file lifecycle, including legal research, client advice, drafting pleadings and application materials, and court appearances. Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements while developing an independent practice with support from the firm's solicitor group.

Job details

Position: Litigation Lawyer (Full-Time) Location: Kelowna (with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week) About The Role We are seeking a motivated lawyer with 3+ years of experience, ideally in civil/commercial litigation, builders' liens, and/or construction law. What We're Looking For You are eager to learn and committed to delivering high-quality work while growing your practice. You have some courtroom experience and are motivated to further develop your advocacy skills. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving are essential. You thrive as a team player, demonstrate dependability, and maintain professionalism and respect in all interactions-with clients, colleagues, and external parties. The Opportunity Role You will manage a mix of independent files as well as co-counsel matters alongside experienced lawyers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your own practice, supported by steady referrals from our solicitor group. Your work will span the full life cycle of a file, including: Legal research and client advice Drafting pleadings and application materials Court appearances Negotiation and settlement agreements What We Offer Our firm values a friendly, respectful workplace and provides: Lower-than-average billable hour targets A productivity bonus and marketing allowance Extended health and benefits plan Four weeks' vacation Compensation Lawyers with more than 3 years of experience are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and any business you bring will be recognized. Application Requirements Please submit: Resume Cover letter or covering email University transcripts (not required for applicants with 6+ years of call) Applicants must be a member, or eligible to become a member, of the Law Society of British Columbia.

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Requirements

Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience, ideally in civil or commercial litigation, builders' liens, or construction law, and some courtroom experience. They must be a member of, or eligible to become a member of, the Law Society of British Columbia, and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, teamwork, dependability, and professionalism.