Family Lawyer - no book required

Original job posting

Independently manage family law files from inception to completion, including handling separation agreements and asset division. Conduct hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials while instructing support staff.

Job details

About our client: A leading full-service law firm, with diverse clientele, that is committed to providing prompt and practical service through a hands-on approach in a team-oriented environment. Their lawyers and staff are team oriented and have a collegial work environment. Position: Family Lawyer (minimum of 4+ years of experience) Responsibilities Independently manage family law files, optional additional areas of law within firm. Handle a wide range of family law matters, including separation agreements, spousal maintenance, and asset division. Conduct hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials. Instruct support staff and receive instructions from clients. Draft pleadings and speak to chamber applications. Negotiate at mediations and appear at trials. Manage all aspects of a file from beginning to end. Experience in general civil litigation is an asset. Requirements Minimum of 4 years of current experience in British Columbia family law practice. Ability to handle challenging work and manage files independently. Strong judgment, work ethic, and interpersonal skills. Desire to become part of the community served. Enthusiasm for growing practice and working towards partnership. Compensation Base salary depending on the year of call Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV by email, confidentially to shannon.flower@gogpac.com or call 986-999-4419. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

What you’ll do

Independently manage family law files from inception to completion, including handling separation agreements and asset division. Conduct hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials while instructing support staff.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 years of current experience in British Columbia family law practice. Candidates must possess strong judgment, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage challenging files independently.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law
• Civil Litigation
• Case Management
• Legal Drafting
• Mediation
• Trial Advocacy
• Separation Agreements
• Spousal Maintenance
• Asset Division
• Chamber Applications
• Client Relations
• Negotiation

Job areas

• Legal