Careers
We are a growing and dynamic firm, based in the heart of the downtown Vancouver business district, with two additional office locations in West Vancouver and Surrey. We offer a contemporary office setting, a professional and collegial work environment, and a forward-thinking approach to our firm’s future growth and development.
We are always interested in meeting qualified candidates! If you think you might be a fit for our team, we encourage you to direct your inquiries to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager.
Articled Student Application 2022/2023 – Now Closed
Our 2022/2023 articling application process is now closed. We thank all individuals who applied.
Watson Goepel LLP will be accepting applications for 2023/2024 cycle in the fall of 2022.
Lawyer Opportunities
If you think you might be a fit for our team, please direct any inquiries to Tammey George, Chief Operating Officer at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com.
Open positions
Family Lawyers (3-5 years and 10+ years) - Vancouver
Watson Goepel is seeking two experienced family law lawyers to welcome into our growing Family Law Group.
The available positions include a mid-level Associate (3-5 year call) and an experienced Associate Counsel (10+ year call). Estate litigation experience will be considered a strong asset.
We provide a professional and collegial work environment, a highly competitive salary, and excellent support from our team of legal managers and professionals.
The Family Law Group is led by Partner Laurence Klass who takes a pragmatic approach to find client-focused solutions that are tailored to their unique needs.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Separation and Divorce
- Agreements
- Family Law Litigation
- Parenting Coordination
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Adoption
With an emphasis on collaboration, we hold weekly practice group meetings to ensure our lawyers remain connected and supported by their team as they develop their individual practices.
The mid-sized nature of our firm provides the administrative infrastructure required to support our lawyers’ busy practices, while still providing the best aspects of small firm culture.
We typically hold numerous firm social activities (as restrictions allow), including monthly internal socials, regular holiday celebrations, and other impromptu events that acknowledge our professionals’ personal and professional milestones and accomplishments.
Interested parties should contact Chief Operating Officer Tammey George at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com
Professional Staff Opportunities
We are always interested in meeting qualified candidates, even if we do not have a particular role posted. If you think you might be a fit for our team, please direct any inquiries to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager at sfry@watsongoepel.com.
Open positions
Corporate Services Clerk
We are currently seeking a Corporate Services Clerk to join our Corporate Services Department group in our Vancouver office.
The ideal candidate:
- Brings a positive and upbeat attitude to the role
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive problem solver
- Agility in a team environment and working with a wide range of people
Primary Duties:
- Preparing monthly billing for corporate services department, including annual maintenancebilling
- Preparing reports for annual maintenance and reviewing returned annual reports
- Preparing and sending reminders to clients
- Handling all incoming mail for corporate records department
- Drafting routine correspondence
- Performing conflict searches
- Conducting BC Online searches
- Filing annual maintenance
- Updating ALF database
- Sending minute books out for registered and records office changes
- Other tasks as required
Ideal Qualifications:
- Certificate or Diploma from a Legal Administrative Assistant program
- Experience working in a law firm or office environment an asset
- Experience working in Elite an asset
- Experience working in ALF an asset
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Solid proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
- Comfortable using step stools/ladders and lift 10lbs
Benefits:
- Annual education/tuition allowance
- Ongoing continuing education opportunities
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Long term disability insurance
- Personal Leave Days
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Monetary incentive for employee referrals
- Fitness facility on-site
- Casual Fridays
- Social events throughout the year
To join our team, please send your cover letter and resume to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager at sfry@watsongoepel.com. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.