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

The ideal candidate has experience working in this area of law or is interested in learning, is very organized, and has strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.  We are willing to train the right candidate for this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to team
• Draft various estate planning documents and client correspondence
• Attend as a witness on the execution of client documents
• File opening and closing
• Maintaining BF system for the lawyer
• Maintain a client contact list
• Setting up client appointments
• Maintaining electronic and paper files
• Preparing client invoices
• Scanning and photocopying
• Other administrative duties as required

Ideal Qualifications

• A graduate from a recognized LAA program from an accredited institution
• 2+ years’ experience working in a law firm
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Working knowledge of BC Online and MyLTSA an asset
• Experience with Worldox is an asset

If you want to be part of a growing team, please send your cover letter and resume to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Ideal Candidate

• Brings a positive and enthusiastic attitude to the role
• Works efficiently with a high volume of work
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as a team member
• Professional with a mature demeanor
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Enjoys the challenge of learning new tasks

Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize, code, and post all firm’s accounts payable
• Upload disbursements to the accounting system
• Prepare and organize cheque runs
• Monthly reconciliation of corporate credit card accounts
• Weekly reconciliation of petty cash
• Trust and general bank statement reconciliation
• Monthly PST/HST remittance
• Back up for trust accountant when coverage or overflow assistance is required

Ideal Qualifications

• Completion of accounting program or courses
• Law firm accounting experience an asset
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable
• Familiar with new HST/GST and PST requirements
• Familiarity with trust accounts and Law Society trust rules

If you want to be part of a growing team, please send your cover letter and resume to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.