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At Carraig Law Group LLP we believe teamwork accomplishes great things.
At Carraig Law Group we believe that we can accomplish our goals better when we work as a team. We believe that the Socratic method works when dealing with our clients' legal issues. We all have different skills and strengths and these can be harnessed to get the best results for our clients. Carraig Law Group is always on the lookout for new talent and we expect that our new arrivals will buy in to our Team Carraig approach.
Current opportunities
August 2, 2023
Associate Lawyer
Vancouver, BC
Carraig Law Group was established in January 2021 and is located in downtown Vancouver. We are trial lawyers who practice family law and general litigation. We are collegial and businesslike, and we want our lawyers to have a fulfilling and rewarding legal career.
We seek an associate with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience (preferably family law, ideally some experience in legal aid). We are open to a salary or a fee-split arrangement. Please send in an application, including a resume and cover letter.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing litigation strategy;
- Managing a medium-sized file load;
- Conducting research;
- Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, and correspondence;
- Preparing F8 Financial Statements;
- Interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence;
- Preparing for and attending at examinations for discovery;
- Preparing for trial, including preparing questions for cross and direct examination;
- Preparing for and attending at Judicial Case Conferences;
- Attending at trial; and
- Attending all levels of court.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Negotiable (fee-split or salary)
Work Location: In person
The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (required)
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
COVID-19 considerations:
- Social distancing
- Hand sanitizer
- Limited capacity
Application question(s):
- Are you a member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia?
Application deadline: 2023-08-31
Expected start date: 2023-08-31
August 2, 2023
Articled Student
Vancouver, BC
Carraig Law Group was established in January 2021 and is located in downtown Vancouver. We are trial lawyers who practice family law and general litigation. We are collegial and businesslike and we want our lawyers to have a fulfilling and rewarding legal career.
We are looking to hire an articled student. Please send in an application, including a resume and cover letter.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing a medium-sized file load;
- Conducting research;
- Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, and correspondence;
- Preparing F8 Financial Statements;
- Interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence;
- Assisting lawyers in preparation for examinations for discovery, applications, and trial;
- Preparing for Judicial Case Conferences;
- Assisting in trial preparation; and
- Assisting at trial.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable (fee-split or salary)
Work Location: In person
The successful candidate must be ready to begin articles straight away
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
COVID-19 considerations:
- Social distancing
- Hand sanitizer
- Limited capacity
Application deadline: 2023-08-31
Expected start date: 2023-08-31
August 2, 2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Vancouver, BC
We at Carraig Law Group LLP have an opening for a Front Desk Receptionist in our Downtown Vancouver office. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an ambitious young firm.
In this role your responsibilities may include:
- Answering phones
- Greeting/welcoming clients, new and old
- Opening/closing files
- Entering data into Clio, Outlook, and shared drive
- Processing, storing, or transferring documents upon closing
- Ensuring file homogeneity
- Scanning/forwarding/filing/organizing incoming documents via hardcopy and service email
- Assisting with occasional billing tasks
- Maintaining and creating new templates for Clio
- Updating file info on Clio and shared drives
- Ordering office supplies and ensuring organization/set-up of incoming goods, supply runs
- Recycling for all offices and paper shredding / garbage
- Ordering courier and/or special mail services
- Printing envelopes and sending mail/ maintaining mail log
- Dealing with external vendor issues (printer/ink, internet, online accounts, etc.)
- Bank runs and keeping billing files organized
- Helping to plan office parties
- Perform other tasks, special projects and duties as may be assigned.
To be successful in this role, you possess:
- Community College Certificate or Diploma or equivalent combination of experience.
- 1-2 years experience as a previous Administrative Assistant is an asset.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to a team.
- Proficiency in Legal X and Clio is an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions and take the initiative.
Carraig Law Group LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
- No
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Administrative assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Application deadline: 2023-08-31
Expected start date: 2023-08-15