Litigation Associate

Base Salary:
Commencing at $145,000 commensurate with skills and experienceAbout MLT Aikins
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.We are seeking two associates to join our Litigation team in Vancouver: One with
three to five years of litigation experience
and one with
four to six years of litigation experience. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated interest in commercial, securities and family litigation, and a desire to develop their practices in these areas.The litigation group acts and advises in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including:Partnership and shareholder disputesSecurities litigation and enforcement proceedingsRegulatory mattersEstate and family disputesReal estate and construction disputesOur lawyers routinely appear before all levels of court, arbitration tribunals and regulatory bodies in British Columbia and other jurisdictions. Associates work closely with senior counsel and are given substantive responsibilities on their files.Qualifications include:Either a minimum of three to five years or four to six years of litigation experience, depending on the positionExperience in commercial, securities or family litigation and a commitment to practicing in these areasHighly developed organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectivelyA strong work ethic and a high degree of professionalismExcellent written and oral advocacy skillsMeticulous attention to detailOur Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.We welcome and encourage individuals who identify as members of Indigenous communities, and those who identify as belonging to diverse groups, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, to disclose this in their application.
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