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 the future growth and development of our firm.
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 2021/2022 – Now Closed
Our 2021/2022 articling application process is now closed. We thank all students who applied.
Watson Goepel LLP will be accepting applications for 2022/2023 articles in the fall of 2021.
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
Solicitor (7+ years) - West Vancouver
We are currently seeking a solicitor (5+ years of experience) to serve in our new West Vancouver office location.
The successful candidate will have a book of business (equal to roughly 50% of their time) and be prepared to help serve the firm’s growing North Shore client base. The candidate would be a capable marketer, competent in managing people, and would in time be able to administer a community-based satellite office of a well-respected mid-sized firm.
This position is ideal for a senior Associate or junior to mid-level Partner who lives on the North Shore, would prefer to work closer to home, has many of the skills required, and is excited by this challenge and opportunity.
Salary will be competitive and performance-based bonuses are available.
Interested parties should contact Tammey George at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com
Litigation Lawyer with Insolvency Experience (3+ years) - Vancouver
Interested parties should contact Tammey George at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com
Family Lawyers (1+ and 5+ years) - Vancouver
Interested parties should contact 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
Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (3+ years) to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in our Vancouver office.
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (3+ years) to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in our Vancouver office.
The Ideal Candidate
- Brings a positive and upbeat attitude to the role
- Proactive problem solver
- Agility in a team environment and working with a wide range of people
Duties & Responsibilities
- Organization and management of files, both paper and digital
- Drafting correspondence and court documents
- Communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel, etc.
- Opening and closing files
Client invoicing and billing - Management of lawyers’ calendars and bring forward system, meetings, and appointments
- Photocopying and scanning
- General administrative tasks as required
Ideal Qualifications
- Graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of work
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Experience with Worldox and Elite an asset
If you are someone who comes to work with a positive attitude each day, enjoys a challenge, and wants 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.