Job Description

Associate - Personal Injury
3-6 years




Introduction
Watson Goepel LLP is a full-service firm in business for 40 years. We have 35+ lawyers combined in our Vancouver and West Vancouver offices, and we're growing! We have an immediate opening in our Vancouver office for an experienced, full-time, associate who is interested in joining a firm that can provide the infrastructure and legal support you need to service your existing clients, while offering marketing and business development expertise to help you expand your business.



We are currently seeking an

Associate

to join our Personal Injury group at our downtown office. This role involves handling legal strategy, advocacy, and high-level decision-making needed to move a case towards settlement or trial. If you are someone proactive and adept in analysis and negotiation, please send your cover letter and resume to Caeleigh Cardwell, Human Resources Coordinator, at ccardwell@watsongoepel.com.

Key Responsibilities

Working on Personal Injury files Knowledge of other litigation files Ability to represent clients professionally in court and in front of tribunals Formulating detailed files and take the best actions to complete files Perform proper due diligence to attain all relevant information for files Develop and maintain superior relationships with clients and other team members Understand client needs to achieve the best outcome for their situation Act in the best interest of clients Communicate with clients, before, during, and after receiving Adhere to all legal and ethical standards Handle caseloads from beginning to end

The Ideal Candidate has...

A strong attention to detail An ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines Strong organizational and project management skills Sound judgement, along with the ability to understand different perspectives An ability to provide superior service to clients

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Personal Injury lawyer Membership of the BC BAR and in good standing Experience in delegation is preferred

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000

Benefits

Ongoing continuing education opportunities Extended health and dental coverage Long term disability insurance Employee & Family Assistance Program Employee referral incentives Long service bonus RRSP matching




If you think you might be a fit for our team, please direct any inquiries to Caeleigh Cardwell, Human Resources Coordinator.