Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate, 2 – 6 year call Yellowknife, NWT

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading full-service business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife. The firm is known for its practical and strategic approach to legal and business problems. Our firm and lawyers have received national and international recognition in numerous legal directories and publications including, most recently being named "Regional Law Firm of the Year - Western Canada" at the Canadian Law Awards.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join our established and growing litigation practice in Yellowknife. We are looking for someone who wants to get on their feet in court, and work independently on a wide variety of files. We have a broad litigation practice and files would include commercial litigation, administrative law, employment, and child protection.

Our Yellowknife office has the best of both worlds: a small collegial firm environment with the resources and client base of a large, well-respected western Canadian law firm. You will receive dedicated mentorship with senior lawyers and be supported to build connections with lawyers from the firm’s other offices. Additionally, you will enjoy a large degree of responsibility and independence in your litigation practice.
Required qualifications:

• Two to six years of relevant litigation experience
• Commitment to legal excellence
• Dedication to providing practical, cost-effective solutions for our clients
• Experience in and connection to the North considered an asset

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application to Katie Cooke, Manager of Legal Talent through Bamboo.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those which whom we wish to schedule an interview.