Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigator to join their dynamic team in Abbotsford, BC. They pride themselves on providing top-notch legal services to their clients and offer a collaborative and supportive work environment for their employees to thrive.

They 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

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment.

3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.