We are looking for an exceptional team player to join YLaw as an articling student at our Langley location. This role is ideal for a total go-getter: someone with a strong work ethic, real life experience, resilient, a deep passion for family law, and a drive to become one of the best in the province.
At YLaw, we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of practice. To support your growth, we have built a state-of-the-art mentorship program that ensures our students and lawyers receive guidance, support, and practical experience at every step of their journey.
We are proud to have acted as counsel on some of British Columbia’s most groundbreaking and precedent-setting family law cases, including decisions from the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
We are the largest family law firm in the province, known for our innovation, positive reputation, and unmatched quality of work.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about family law and committed to pursuing excellence in this area
- Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to work hard and learn fast
- Be a self-starter who is not afraid to take initiative or think outside the box
- Be a team player who is respectful, kind, and reliable
- Be looking for a long-term relationship with a firm that invests in its people
What You’ll Gain:
- Access to high-quality mentorship and training from leading family lawyers in BC
- Hands-on experience in a wide range of family law matters
- Opportunities to contribute to real files, client meetings, court appearances, and mediations
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work options
- Exposure to firm-wide innovation, including legal tech projects like The Split app
- Potential for long-term career opportunities within YLaw
Compensation: $68,000 per annum
Additional Perks:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid work
- Pay uniformity and transparency
- Sabbaticals
- First trimester leave (full pay)
- Reimbursement for fitness and mental health expenses
- Holiday swaps
To apply, please provide the following to careers@ylaw.ca:
- Your resume
- Law school transcripts
- One or two writing samples
- Personal statement or short note about your career goals, background, or anything that helps us understand who you are