Family Lawyer (2+ year call) w/Criminal Defense

Job Description

Job title: Family Lawyer (2+ year call) w/Criminal Defense

Company: GPAC

Job description: About our client: Diverse clientele, with a firm 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 2+ years of experience) with some Criminal DefenceResponsibilities:

• Independently manage family law files and criminal defence files.
• 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 criminal defence is an asset.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of current experience in British Columbia family law practice.
• Courtroom experience in Supreme Court, Provencial, etc. required
• 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:

• Salary negotiable depending on the year of call, book of business, etc

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.

Location: Surrey, BC

Job date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:52:52 GMT