Associate Lawyer

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Draft court documents and develop litigation strategy while communicating with clients and opposing counsel. Prepare for and attend court applications, examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials, progressively taking responsibility for files and developing expertise in estate and trust litigation.

Job details

Seeking a litigation lawyer called to the British Columbia Bar with strong general litigation experience and an interest in developing expertise in estate and trust litigation. The role offers hands-on exposure to sophisticated disputes, courtroom advocacy, and progressively increasing responsibility. Responsibilities Draft pleadings, affidavits, mediation briefs, written submissions, and other court materials Contribute to and develop litigation strategy Communicate with clients and opposing counsel Prepare for and attend chambers applications, examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials Conduct court appearances and examinations independently, commensurate with experience Progressively assume responsibility for individual files Work alongside counsel on larger and more complex matters Develop expertise in estate and trust litigation through mentorship and practical experience Qualifications 3-5 years of litigation experience Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia Solid general litigation experience Experience drafting pleadings and affidavits and preparing court applications Experience preparing for examinations for discovery and mediations Strong knowledge of the Supreme Court Civil Rules Estate and trust litigation experience is preferred but not required Strong analytical and legal writing skills Sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail Collegial, collaborative, and motivated to develop litigation expertise

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of litigation experience and good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, along with strong general litigation experience and knowledge of the Supreme Court Civil Rules. Candidates should have experience drafting court materials and preparing for applications, discoveries, and mediations; estate and trust litigation experience is preferred but not required.