Employment Associate Lawyer Job in Vancouver, Canada

October 5, 2018

**This opportunity is now closed. Please visit our job board to view our current opportunities.**

Our client, Clark Wilson LLP, is one of British Columbia’s leading law firms, dedicated to providing responsive, proactive, and thoughtful advice and counsel on a comprehensive range of industries. The firm features a strong entrepreneurial ethic and actively supports lawyers in profile building, networking, and business development efforts.

 

Job Description – Employment Associate Job in Vancouver 

 

Clark Wilson LLP has an immediate opening for an Employment Associate to join its team in Vancouver. The Employment Associate will assist clients in a broad range of employment issues. Offering an attractive compensation package and immediate partnership prospects, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join a highly regarded and integrated team with exceptional clients

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and representation on a broad range of employment issues, including wrongful dismissal and related tort claims, employment standards complaints, employment contracts, human rights complaints, restrictive covenants, etc.
  • Expand and support business/client development opportunities.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • Four to eight years of employment experience at a top-tier firm.
  • General litigation experience and an interest in transitioning to a specialized employment practice will also be considered.
  • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
  • Effective practice management and superior client service orientation.
  • Some labour experience is preferred, but not required.

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

Warren Smith, Managing Partner

604.643.1711
wsmith@thecounselnetwork.com

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