Litigation Associate
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 depending on year of call and experience.
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- Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 depending on year of call and experience.
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Original job description
- ovcounsel.com
October 30, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Category
Lawyer
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
150000
Maximum
175000
Description
Litigation Associate
Vancouver | Three to five years of experience
Olthuis van Ert is seeking a litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Vancouver office.
We are a boutique litigation firm focused on commercial litigation and public law. We advise and represent clients in all levels of provincial and federal courts and tribunals.
Responsibilities
- Drafting pleadings, chambers applications, and written argument
- Conducting legal research
- Advising and reporting to clients
- Conducting examinations for discovery and managing discovery processes
- Representing clients in administrative proceedings, court proceedings, mediations and settlement negotiations
- Supervising support staff
- Networking and building relationships to grow your practice
- A record of strong academic achievement
- Superior research and writing skills, and clear, persuasive oral advocacy
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term litigation practice in a boutique setting
- Sound judgment and a practical, client-focused approach to resolving disputes
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing files and deadlines
- Initiative, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus, extended health and dental benefits, life and disability insurance, and a wellness allowance.
Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 depending on year of call and experience.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of our firm. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse groups to apply.
We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply
Please apply in confidence by sending a cover letter, cv, and law school transcript to hr@ovcounsel.com.
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Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, chambers applications, and written arguments; conduct legal research; advise and report to clients; and manage discovery processes. Represent clients in administrative and court proceedings, mediations, and settlement negotiations, while supervising support staff and building relationships to grow a practice.
Requirements
Applicants should have three to five years of experience and a record of strong academic achievement, with superior research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. The role also requires sound judgment, a practical and client-focused approach, strong organization, initiative, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Pleading Drafting
- Chambers Applications
- Written Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Client Advising
- Client Reporting
- Examinations for Discovery
- Discovery Management
- Administrative Proceedings
- Court Representation
- Mediation
- Settlement Negotiation
- Staff Supervision
- Networking
- Oral Advocacy
- File and Deadline Management
Benefits
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Public Law
- Provincial Courts
- Federal Courts
- Tribunals
- Pleadings
- Chambers Applications
- Written Argument
- Legal Research
- Client Advising
- Examinations for Discovery
- Discovery Management
- Administrative Proceedings
- Court Proceedings
- Mediation
- Settlement Negotiations
- Oral Advocacy
- Practice Development