Litigation Associate

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$113,000–$142,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Independently manage smaller litigation files from opening through resolution while supporting senior lawyers on complex disputes across commercial, insurance, real estate, personal injury, and estate matters. Appear in court and contribute to hearings and other litigation processes, with meaningful courtroom and trial exposure.

Job details

Join a well established mid-sized law firm in downtown Vancouver looking to add on a junior litigation associate to their busy practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard working and eager lawyer looking to gain excellent courtroom and litigation experience across a diverse range of practice areas, in a firm that focuses on providing the mentorship, resources, and opportunity to establish your own practice as you continue to grow in expertise. Compensation $113,000 - $142,000, commensurate with experience Benefits & Perks Thorough benefits package Excellent opportunities to work on a variety of different disputes and extensive courtroom and trial exposure Responsibilities Independently handle smaller files from open to close while assisting senior lawyers on a diverse range of complex disputes, ranging from commercial disputes, insurance liability issues, real estate disputes, personal injury matters, estate litigation, and more Appear in court and contribute to hearings and other litigation processes (meaningful courtroom / trial exposure is expected) Qualifications Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing 1 - 3 years of post call experience with a focus on general litigation Excellent drafting and interpersonal communication skills Willing and eager to learn and engage with the work! At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be called to the British Columbia Bar and in good standing, with 1–3 years of post-call experience focused on general litigation. Requires strong drafting and interpersonal communication skills, along with eagerness to learn and engage with the work.