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associate lawyer

Posted on September 04, 2026 by Employer details Legalbird

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Legalbird is seeking an Associate Lawyer with at least one year of family law experience, including experience appearing in chambers before the Supreme Court of British Columbia. This is an opportunity to independently manage meaningful family law matters from commencement through settlement or trial while working alongside a collaborative and supportive legal team. The successful candidate will be a capable advocate, strong legal writer, practical problem-solver, and compassionate professional who can confidently guide clients through challenging and often highly personal legal disputes. *About Legalbird* Legalbird is a growing boutique law firm practising in family law, foreclosure litigation, and construction litigation. With offices in *V*ancouver, Delta and Abbotsford we provide strategic advocacy, practical legal solutions, and compassionate client service. Our team works closely together, supports one another, and shares a commitment to professionalism, accountability, and high-quality legal work. As our firm continues to expand, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to take ownership of their work, develop their advocacy skills, and grow alongside the firm. *Why Join Legalbird?* At Legalbird, you will have the opportunity to: * Take meaningful responsibility for your own files * Appear regularly in chambers and develop your courtroom advocacy * Manage matters from initial instructions through settlement or trial * Work directly with clients and opposing counsel * Collaborate with an approachable and supportive legal team * Develop your practice within a growing boutique firm * Contribute ideas and participate in the firm?s continued growth *The Role* You will independently manage a family law caseload, including commencing proceedings, preparing court applications, advising clients, attending chambers, negotiating resolutions, and conducting trials where required. Your matters may involve parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, separation agreements, divorce and related interim and final applications. *Key Responsibilities* * Manage family law files independently from initial instructions through resolution * Draft Notices of Family Claim, Responses to Family Claim, Counterclaims, Notices of Application, Application Responses, affidavits, written submissions, trial briefs, consent orders, and settlement agreements * Prepare and respond to interim applications before the Supreme Court of British Columbia * Attend chambers hearings, judicial case conferences, family management conferences, settlement conferences, and other court appearances * Prepare for and conduct family law trials * Provide clients with practical advice regarding strategy, procedure, settlement options, costs, and litigation risk * Negotiate directly with opposing counsel and self-represented parties * Prepare, file, and serve court materials in accordance with the Supreme Court Family Rules and Provincial Court Family Rules * Review and organize financial disclosure and other documentary evidence * Maintain responsibility for court deadlines, limitation periods, correspondence, and file progression * Communicate with clients clearly, professionally, and compassionately * Work collaboratively with lawyers, legal assistants, paralegals, and administrative staff * Maintain a professional, accountable, and approachable demeanour *Required Qualifications* * Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia * At least one full year of post-call legal experience * At least one year of practical family law experience * Chambers experience before the Supreme Court of British Columbia * Experience drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, and settlement documents * Strong legal research, written advocacy and oral advocacy skills * Ability to independently manage files, deadlines, and client expectations * Sound professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensiti