Watson Goepel LLP is a multi-service downtown Vancouver firm serving clients for over 35 years. We are expanding our Personal Injury Group and have an immediate opening for an experienced, full-time associate with 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. We see this as an opportunity to find new talent for our growing general litigation department. Over the next 2-4 years, we will transfer lawyers out of our personal injury practice and into other litigation areas within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on Personal Injury Files
• Knowledge of other litigation files
• Ability to represent clients professionally in court and in front of tribunals
• Formulating detailed files and take the best actions to complete files
• Understanding and passion for working on litigation files
• Drive to grow and passion for connecting with clients
• Perform the proper due diligence to attain all relevant information for files
• Develop and maintain superior relationships with clients and other team members
• Understand clients needs to get the best outcome for them
• Be comfortable with business development
• Possess the ability to go into court and act in the best interest of their clients
• Communicate with clients before, during and after receiving a file
• Adhere to all legal and ethical standards

Successful candidates must have:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Personal Injury Lawyer
• Extremely detail oriented with ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Have sound judgment and ability to understand their client’s perspectives
• Ability to provide superior service to clients
• Handle the caseload from beginning to end
• Member of the B.C BAR and in good standing
• Ability to provide clear direction and comfortable with delegating tasks

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 based on year of call.

We provide a professional and collegial work environment with excellent associate mentorship opportunities and a positive office culture. 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.

Watson Goepel is an equal opportunity employer, hiring solely based on candidate qualifications. We offer salary commensurate with experience; and offer performance-based bonuses and a benefits package.

Interested parties should contact Chief Operating Officer Tammey George at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com