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Family Law Associate

  • Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Salary Range: $105K to $190K · Full-time

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Pay
Salary Range: $105K to $190K
Job type
Full-time
Closing date
Experience
3+ years of post-call experience.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Zacharias McCann LLP is a full-service law firm servicing clients throughout Alberta and BC with offices in Edmonton, the Fraser Valley, and Victoria. We have an open position available for a full-time Family Lawyer (3+ year of call) in our Chilliwack location.

If you share the following values, Zacharias McCann LLP may be the perfect fit for you:

  • Care: about their clients and each other, 
  • Competence: always striving for excellence, 
  • Commitment: working hard every day for our clients, and 
  • Collaboration: we are more effective as a team. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Communications with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals.  
  • Conducting research and analysis of legislation and case law.  
  • Review and analyze evidence and identify key issues and potential arguments.  
  • Maintaining accuracy while preparing agreements, pleadings and court materials.  
  • Preparing for and attending court proceedings. 
  • File management.  

Qualifications and Experience

  • 3+ years of post-call experience.  
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia 
  • Strong research skills.  
  • Effective time management skills.  
  • Ability to work with a supportive team.  
  • Strong communication skills.  
  • Flexibility to work additional hours when the urgencies arise.  

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for family law and possess the required skills and qualifications, we invite you to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our expanding organization.

A benefit package is offered upon successful completion of probationary period.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

  • Company events 
  • Dental care 
  • Disability insurance 
  • Extended health care 
  • Life insurance 
  • On-site parking 
  • Paid time off 
  • RRSP match 
  • Wellness program 

Work Location: In person at the Chilliwack office

Salary Range: $105K to $190K

More about this job

Responsibilities

Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals; research and analyze legislation and case law; and review evidence to identify key issues and potential arguments. Prepare agreements, pleadings, and court materials, attend court proceedings, and manage files.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of post-call experience and good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia. Candidates should have strong research, communication, and time-management skills, work effectively with a supportive team, and be flexible to work additional hours when urgent matters arise.

Skills

  • Client Communication
  • Legal Research
  • Case Law Analysis
  • Legislation Analysis
  • Evidence Review
  • Issue Identification
  • Legal Argument Development
  • Agreement Preparation
  • Pleading Preparation
  • Court Materials Preparation
  • Courtroom Advocacy
  • File Management
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication

Benefits

  • Company Events
  • Dental Care
  • Disability Insurance
  • Extended Health Care
  • Life Insurance
  • On-Site Parking
  • Paid Time Off
  • RRSP Match
  • Wellness Program

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Categories

  • Legal

Keywords

  • Family Law
  • Family Lawyer
  • Legal Practice
  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Post-Call Experience
  • Client Communications
  • Opposing Counsel
  • Legal Research
  • Legislation
  • Case Law
  • Evidence Analysis
  • Legal Issues
  • Legal Arguments
  • Agreements
  • Pleadings
  • Court Materials
  • Court Proceedings
  • File Management
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professional Communication

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