Job Description

Our North Vancouver based boutique law firm is rapidly growing and we urgently need an

Associate Lawyer with litigation experience or family law experience.

Personal injury would be a plus too. You'll be joining a dedicated team of 4 lawyers, legal assistants, and support staff.

7 yrs, or more experience required. Generous fee split compensation program. Many opportunities for mentoring, growth, and advancement. Hybrid - remote, work at home except for client meetings or court appearances.

Must have an active Law Society of BC license.

LONG-TERM CONTRACT POSITION.

This job would be a good fit for an associate who is looking to enhance their litigation and client management skills and learn how to gain the skills of building their own client base.

Must have at least 7 years or more, combined experience in either Civil Litigation, Personal Injury or Family Law including some or all of the following:

Civil Litigation: Experience handling complex litigation with confidence including civil matters such as:

Corporate/shareholder and partnership disputes Contract disputes Builders' liens, foreclosures, and insolvencies Debt collection and loan agreements enforcement Real estate and property disputes Matters related to negligence Matters related to defamation Tort claims

Family Law: Experience in handling complex family law with confidence including family law matters such as:

Separation or divorce Parenting arrangements Child support Spousal support Division of property Child protection and parental rights Guardianship and adoption Restraining orders and family violence Family disputes

Personal Injury Law: Experience handling complex litigation with confidence including such matters as:

ICBC (motor vehicle) related litigation Premises liability Product liability Professional Negligence Animal attacks Wrongful Death Recreational or other Injuries

Don't have a book of clients?

No problem, we've got lots of work for you to do.

How our generous fee-splitting compensation program works:

Most law firms only give associate lawyers fee splits on files they bring to the firm. Our fee splitting program includes all the files you work on, whether you brought these files to the firm, or not.

First, you'll be assigned a monthly billing target that's realistic for an Associate Lawyer with 7 or more years of experience. Second, all hours that you bill (and are collected) are divided between you and the firm with our generous fee splitting program.

What you'll be doing:

On a day-to-day basis, you'll navigate complex civil and family legal issues on behalf of our clients.

1) You'll be responsible for advising our clients on their legal rights and obligations as a civil and family law barrister and solicitor.

2) You'll be responsible for representing both our civil and family law clients in litigation matters. This includes:

Representing and guiding our clients through the process of legal proceedings, mediations, and court appearances Conducting legal research and analysis Filing applications Developing trial strategies Drafting legal documents such as contracts and agreements, pleadings, motions and briefs Maintaining strong relationships with opposing counsel Making sure records of case progress and client communications are up to date and accurate Ensuring high standards of client communications and relationship building Leading settlement negotiations
3) You'll also be required to act as the project manager for the files you work on. This will include performing your own tasks with excellence, as well as assigning appropriate tasks to legal assistants and ensuring the tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Experience and qualifications you must have:

At least 7 years, or more of experience post articles. Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Law Society of BC license. Strong Litigation experience.
What you need to have to be a successful in this position: (and we'll ask you about these things in your interviews)

The ability to manage your time and focus on billable work. Strong customer service skills and the willingness to go above and beyond to maintain our high customer service standards. The ability to manage a client file with little or no supervision. Strong project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented with good organizational skills. The ability to approach legal issues methodically and devise strategic solutions. Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong research skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues to clients.

We promote a healthy work environment for all our Associate Lawyers with billing targets in line with industry standards, as well as the opportunity to be rewarded for your efforts with our generous fee splitting compensation program.

What's in it for you:

Generous fee splitting percentage for any hours that you bill and are collected. Realistic monthly billing targets. Remote work at home, with comfortable office space available for client meetings, conveniently located by Lonsdale Quay. Legal assistant, support staff, and tech available to help you. Many opportunities for mentoring by senior legal professionals, including learning how to develop your own client book of business. The ability to grow in your position as a legal professional and advance to more senior files and supervision of junior lawyers and articling students.

This position is a long-term contractor arrangement

If this describes you, you're our preferred candidate:

You're able to consistently produce high quality work with little supervision. You've already developed a complex understanding of legal issues, or you really want to be in this place. You're able to build strong relationships with clients and offer real value. You're able to align yourself with the values of our firm and help us maintain our value of excellence in customer service.

How to Apply: Please attach an up-to-date resume that accurately reflects your work history (no cover letter, please).

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

About Us:

The Law Office of Adam Soliman is an established boutique law firm with a reputation for excellence in North Vancouver, BC. We are a team of 4 dedicated lawyers, legal assistants and support staff. We focus on business law, civil litigation and family law. Our firm offers many opportunities for mentoring, growth, and career advancement. We seek long-term contractor arrangements with our associate lawyers and are committed to helping all our associates succeed and experience work-life balance.

We offer a remote, work from home environment with the expectation of the Associate lawyer only being required in the office for client meetings or to attend court appearances.

No relocation is offered for this role This position is a long-term contractor arrangement

Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00-$175,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you live in the lower mainland, or area, accessible to our North Vancouver office? Do you have at least 7 years litigation experience?
Experience:

law: 7 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

and active Law Society of BC license. (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Vancouver, BC