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Careers at Linley Welwood
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR EXCEPTIONAL TEAM OF LAWYERS, PARALEGALS AND LEGAL ASSISTANTS
We are proud of the work that we do. Each member of our office is responsible for an important role, and we wouldn’t be successful without our amazing team of dedicated people. We believe in work-life balance, promote teamwork and excellence, and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and opportunities for growth and career development.
Available Job Postings
Litigator
Linley Welwood LLP, a reputable law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigator to join our dynamic team in Abbotsford, BC. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch legal services to our clients and offer a collaborative and supportive work environment for our employees to thrive.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Commercial Litigator with 5+ years of experience to handle a diverse workload. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in general litigation and construction law, excellent advocacy skills and a proven track record of success in representing clients in complex litigation matters.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for clients
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a workload of commercial construction litigation matters from inception to resolution
- Conduct legal research, analysis and drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
- Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to clients on various construction law issues, including contract disputes, payment disputes, and construction defects.
- Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to efficiently handle client matters and achieve successful outcomes
- Stay current with developments in construction law and litigation practices to ensure the highest level of representation for clients.
Benefits:
- $140,000 – $160,000 annual salary, based on skill and experience
- Performance-based bonus program
- Health spending account
- Professional development opportunities and support for continuing legal education
- Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance
Please submit your resume and cover letter to personnel@linleywelwood.com.
Junior Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation
Our busy Litigation department is looking for a highly motivated junior Legal Administration Assistant with experience in litigation. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for a variety of duties pertaining to the role and providing direct support to one Partner and Senior Paralegal.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Must have strong client service skills
- Excellent attention to details and proofreading skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task & prioritize
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for client inquiries as well as maintaining client contact.
- General administrative duties.
- Draft, review, and prepare routine correspondence, legal documents, court pleadings, and reporting letters.
- BC Online & Land Title searches, and the filing of pleadings via BC Online.
- Invoice preparation-creating, scanning, and delivering of same.
- Preparation of application records, book of authorities, etc. for court.
- Maintain established systems within the firm such as calendars, client files, and BF systems.
- Assists with scheduling appointments and other dates for/with clients, lawyers and court.
- Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and BC Supreme Court litigation procedures.
Benefits:
- $45,000 – $55,000 annual salary, based on skill and experience.
- Health spending account
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Please submit your resume and cover letter to personnel@linleywelwood.com.
All applicants will remain confidential. We thank all applicants for their interest in our positions; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Linley Welwood is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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About Linley Welwood The professional team from Linley Welwood focuses on providing clients with the best legal services for personal injury, real estate law, business law, construction law, insurance litigation, and wills, estates, and trusts. Unlike other legal teams, we will always do everything we can to fight for our clients’ rights and best interests.
