Employment Opportunities

Join us! Harper Grey is a great place to build a career whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional.

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Our lawyers and staff enjoy interesting, challenging work. They also take advantage of opportunities to learn, building skills and becoming valued members of the firm.

We look for people who are comfortable working in a fast paced environment.  Staff members should be flexible, possess strong communications skills, and demonstrate initiative.  The ability to work on a variety of tasks within a team and often under strict deadlines is crucial.

Known as an employer of choice among Vancouver firms, we can confidently say that this is a great place to work. We have several in-house programs dedicated to helping you feel welcome from the day you begin at the firm. For staff, these include:

  • Competitive salaries within the top percentile of downtown Vancouver law firms

  • Annual, structured reviews with the lawyers and staff you work with

  • Paid or banked overtime

  • A top-rated pension program

  • Extended health benefits

  • Continuing education courses

  • An in-house mentoring program

  • Quarterly staff meetings and debriefings from the firm's senior management (including free breakfast!)

  • On-the-spot recognition for performance above and beyond your regular duties

  • A robust health and wellness program that includes lunchtime presentations, a walking club and fitness equipment to borrow

  • An annual fitness program subsidy

  • Translink's subsidized transit pass program

  • An annual staff appreciation event outside the office

  • Other firm-wide events such as holiday parties, department lunches, the annual Valentine's Day Charity Auction and craft fair

  • Not to mention... our Managing Partner has been known to  personally make and deliver a delicious cappuccinos to staff. What's even better is that he will always remember your name!

To apply, please forward your resume and covering letter to the address below.  All resumes are kept for one year and are reviewed when positions become available.

Please direct applications and enquiries to:

Staff:

Harper Grey LLP
Attention: Donna Clarke, Human Resources Manager
3200 - 650 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4P7
Fax: 604.669.9385

Lawyers:

Same as above, but to the attention of our Managing Partner, John Brown.

Current Positions:

EXPERIENCED SOLICITOR

Harper Grey LLP is building our business law department. We have an immediate opportunity for a solicitor with 7-15 years or more experience.
 
If you have an existing practice that includes corporate/commercial, real estate and/or other business law, we're interested in talking to you.
 
Your role would be to carry on your individual practice and work with and support our business law, commercial litigation and securities litigation groups.
 
Harper Grey LLP is an independent, regional firm with more than 50 lawyers. We're known for our collegiality, client service, excellence in legal skills and fabulous offices!  

For more information, please contact:
John Brown
Managing Partner
Harper Grey LLP
e. jbrown@harpergrey.com
t.  604.687.0411

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Your job would be to work with one of our senior partners. Duties include:

  • Organization of a busy wills and estates practice
  • Type and draft correspondence
  • Preparation of documents
  • Communication with clients

We are looking for someone with these qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience as a legal administrative assistant, preferably in the areas of wills and estates
  • Proficiency with MS Word
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates flexibility, reliability and resourcefulness
  • Personable and confident, with a positive attitude
     
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