Job Description

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Cascadia Legal LLP is a growing and dynamic Aboriginal Law firm. Our offices are located in the traditional territory of the Lekwungen, Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSANE? Peoples. Cascadia Legal LLP serves Indigenous communities throughout Canada and in the United States, providing the full range of legal services, including litigation, negotiation, and economic development services.

Cascadia Legal LLP is committed to the values of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and broader social justice issues. We value honesty and pragmatism. We strive to nourish lasting relationships for Indigenous communities. We are committed to thriving legal professionals engaged in meaningful work.

PROFILE

Our firm is currently seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer to join us in supporting our Indigenous clients, primarily in the fields of litigation, specific claims, and consultation with the Crown. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice; working with a team of experienced and friendly colleagues contributing to long overdue positive change for Indigenous communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide quality cost-effective legal services to Indigenous clients, starting with listening first. Work directly with clients to ensure that their community's values, language, culture, practices, and traditions guide and inform the legal services provided. Work effectively with the senior lawyers of the firm and other members of the Cascadia team to deliver those services.

QUALIFICATIONS

LLB/JD with 4-7 years' experience, preferably in Aboriginal law, environmental law and natural resource law Competency and knowledge of Crown consultation and accommodation, civil procedure, specific claims, and business law needs of Indigenous peoples Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with clients based on cultural humility Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or other Canadian law societies) Ability to travel as needed, as Indigenous communities require legal professionals willing to go where they are.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

Our firm recognizes diversity as a source of strength and celebrates inclusivity. We value every person as a unique individual, and we are committed to building a culture of equity and respect within our firm. We are honoured to receive applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

COMPENSATION

We provide health and dental benefits, as well as offering hybrid and flexible working arrangements. The salary range for this position is 125k to 150k, with potential for revenue-sharing opportunities. If you think you are the right fit for this opportunity, please send your CV in confidence to officemanager@cascadialegal.ca

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $125,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8W 1E1