Call for Litigation Lawyers

Do you have a serious passion for Aboriginal law? 

Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP is a national boutique law firm that provides legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and businesses, for transformative change in an era of reconciliation and decolonization. 

Woodward is expanding and seeking a mid to senior level call lawyers, for a multi-faceted full-time role in Victoria, BC. With high level integrity, diligence, and analytical thinking our team of lawyers contribute to our firm’s mission with an interpersonal engagement that cultivates positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues, clients, and communities. 

Please consult our website at: woodwardandcompany.com for an overview of our practice areas. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5-year call 

• Demonstrated litigation experience in: Aboriginal, Constitutional, and/or Administrative Law 

• Experience in a courtroom or regulatory setting 

• Excellent technical/legal writing skills, including factums, options, and court applications 

• Experience working in northern communities, considered an asset 

Applicants should also demonstrate the following: 

• Member in good standing with one or more Canadian law societies 

• A genuine interest in developing a practice to serve Indigenous communities 

• Self-motivated and confident 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Excellent technical/legal writing skills 

• Able to explain complex legal concepts and procedural information across disciplines and cultures 

• A strong team player able to balance working independently and within interdisciplinary teams including providing mentorship to junior associates 

• Willingness to travel and cultivate relationships with current and future clients 

• Willingness to engage in cultural and professional events (including public speaking) 

Remuneration: 

• Salary commensurate with experience and year of call 

• Benefits commence with secured enrollment (Extended Health/Vision/Dental/Health & Wellness) 

• Employer RSP contribution 

• Employer paid Law Society and CBA fees 

• Professional Development Benefit 

Please submit a cover letter, resumé (in PDF format) to the attention of Pamela Toovey, Human Resources at: employment@woodwardandcompany.com. 

• Cover letter 

• Résumé 

• Writing sample (excerpt please – maximum 4 pages). 

Our primary concern is for everyone’s health and safety. Public Health and WorkSafeBC continue to inform our prevention measures for COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. For everyone’s health and safety, our policy, requires full vaccination status against COVID-19 to attend Woodward offices, meetings, and events in-person.