Purpose-driven litigator

Overview

We are looking for a litigation lawyer with 5–10 years of experience to join our growing team. This role is rooted in general commercial and civil litigation, including both leading and supporting on litigation files in commercial, employment, non-profits and corporate, real estate, construction, residential tenancy, and Aboriginal rights and title.

At macushlaw, we prioritize purpose-driven and proportionate legal strategies, high quality of work and client service, and clear, understandable, emotionally intelligent, and client centered client communication.

The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong advocacy skills, exceptional legal research, analysis and writing skills, a practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving disputes, and is excited by the breadth of a generalist practice.

A keen interest in alternative dispute resolution, an interest in mentoring junior lawyers, a desire to contribute to a collaborative, values-driven firm culture, a demonstrated track record in volunteerism and community contribution, and the ability to serve a diverse cultural client base in a sensitive and trauma informed way are also essential.

About macushlaw

macushlaw is a B Corp law firm providing a broad range of solicitor services to non-profits, charities, impact enterprises, First Nations, economic development groups, housing providers, and the persons that build, run and invest in them.

macushlaw has enumerated four key public interest aims into its operations along with profit, being sustainability, community contribution, technological adoption and creating and providing a high performing but sustainable workplace.

Our firm is unique in that our team are required to do a minimum amount of volunteer hours per year, we regularly consult with our team members on firm operations, administration and management (and incorporate the results of these consultations into our decision making at the management level), we provide reduced rates to non-profit, charity and other equity-serving and equity-seeking clients, we use technology, automations and AI to streamline our service delivery, and have adopted ecologically friendly office practices.

Our office and team are driven, talented and capable, and take the quality of work and service we provide very seriously, but do not take ourselves too seriously. We have a beautiful, spacious, and unique office space in Gastown, are dog friendly, regularly have optional and well attended firm social gatherings, and dress casually and offer more human-centered service to meet our clients where they are at.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and support a significant caseload of 30-50 active dispute matters with a broad range of applicable law.
• Deliver exceptional quality, efficient and proportionate legal services to our purpose driven client base.
• Assist clients with analyzing opportunities for alternative dispute resolution, and if advisable and instructed by the client, assist clients through such processes.
• Appear in court and arbitral forums as required, including uncontested and contested applications.
• Engage directly with clients, other counsel, experts, other witnesses, adjudicatory and judicial bodies.
• Delegate to, direct, and oversee our junior and non-legal staff in respect of file work and practice management.
• Conduct client consultations and provide strategic legal guidance.
• Draft pleadings, settlement agreements, inter-counsel and inter-party correspondence, legal memos, and other dispute related documents.
• Spearhead business development and marketing activities to grow and maintain the firm's litigation practice, including an option to become the firm's litigation group leader in the future.
• Utilize Clio, Appara, Notion, NetDocuments and other legal technology to track and manage file-related documents effectively.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers while collaborating effectively with the administrative and operations team.
• Assist the firm with vetting potential candidates for legal, paraprofessional and staff positions as the firm grows.
• Carry out other tasks and responsibilities suitable for a Litigator assigned by the firm.

Requirements and Preferences

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia. Licensure in the Yukon is an asset, and willingness to be called in the Yukon and practice in Alberta and Ontario as the need arises, are a requirement.
• 5-10 years of demonstrable experience in a breadth of civil and commercial litigation areas.
• Full-Time Availability.
• Exceptional oral and written advocacy skills, with exceptional communication abilities.
• Exceptional drafting skills for pleadings, correspondence, and legal opinions.
• A client-focused approach with the ability to communicate and connect empathetically.
• Strong organizational and file management skills, with proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, produce quality work, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and creative approach to problem solving, supported by strong research and investigative skills and proficiency with legal research tools.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment, including mentoring junior lawyers and working effectively with paraprofessionals.
• A demonstrated commitment to community service and professional excellence.

Employment Terms

We are offering a range of employment terms depending on the seniority and fit of the candidate, including the following:

• Salary range of $120,000 - $170,000
• Unlimited vacation entitlement in line with the firm's vacation policy
• Health and dental benefits package
• In office preferred, hybrid option available (3 days in office minimum, with preference given to candidates in the Greater Vancouver Area) following completion of 6 month probationary period
• Regular office hours, 8:30am – 5pm, accommodations available

If you are passionate about delivering top notch legal service, community contribution, modernizing legal practice and looking for a high performing but fun and casual work environment, and to inspiring purpose-driven clients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.