Somewhere between the city you know and the life you've been putting off, there's the East Kootenays.
Stringam Law is looking for lawyers ready to trade the daily grind for something better. Real work that matters, and evenings that are actually yours again. Trails after work. Dinner with family before dark. A community where people still wave at their neighbours.
This isn't a step back in your career. It's a step forward in your life.
Meaningful files and real opportunities to grow your practice
Colleagues who feel more like a team than competition
A stronger connection to the community you serve
Outdoor recreation that doesn't require a flight or a vacation day
A life where your career and your personal life aren't at war with each other
A real move, not another short-term stop
You Didn't Go Into Law for This.
Somewhere between law school and your city life, the plan probably wasn't "spend my best years commuting, billing, and never quite catching up."
You worked hard to build a career. But somewhere along the way, the career started running the show and the life you meant to build around it kept getting pushed to "someday."
Here's the good news:
Someday Can Start Now.
At Stringam Law, you can keep doing meaningful, challenging legal work, the kind that actually uses everything you've learned while living somewhere that feels like a permanent long weekend. Mountains out your window. Fresh air on your lunch break. A pace of life that lets you breathe.
PRACTICE WITH US
What you'd actually be doing
We’re looking for litigators who want meaningful files, real courtroom experience, and the opportunity to build a strong practice in the East Kootenays.
Take the Lead
Make a Difference
Build Your Reputation
Take the lead on meaningful files and work directly with clients navigating real disputes. You’ll have the opportunity to build your courtroom experience, sharpen your advocacy, and take greater ownership of your practice.
Help individuals and families through challenging, high-stakes matters with practical advice and strong advocacy. Build trusted client relationships while handling files that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
Bring your experience, judgment, and ambition. We’ll give you the support, resources, and room to grow your practice, strengthen your reputation, and become a trusted lawyer in the community.
Don't see your specialty?
We are always open to a conversation with the right lawyer. Associate through partnership-track roles available, with competitive compensation, benefits and relocation support.
Build a Career You’re Proud of. Live a Life You Enjoy.
Community-Centred Practice
Our clients are the people, families, and businesses we see in the community everyday. You’ll build relationships that go beyond a single file and do work that has a meaningful local impact.
A Team That Has Your Back
You’ll work alongside approachable, experienced colleagues who share knowledge, support one another, and want to see you grow. We believe a strong practice is easier to build when you have the right people around you.
Stringam Law has been practising law in Western Canada since 1913. Today, our East Kootenay offices in Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Invermere give you the opportunity to build your career alongside an established firm while becoming part of the communities we serve.
When you join us, you’re doing more than filling a position. You’re building your practice, developing meaningful client relationships, and working with colleagues who want to see you succeed both professionally and personally.
Room to Build Something of Your Own
Established Firm. Local Opportunity.
You’ll have the backing of a firm with more than a century of experience, along with the opportunity to make your own mark in the East Kootenays.
Grow your practice and your reputation in a community where relationships, not just résumés, open doors.
Picture this: the Purcell Mountains on one side, the Rockies on the other, and you, somewhere in the middle, wondering why you didn't do this sooner.
Meet Your New Backyard
WINTER
Ski or snowboard at Kimberley Alpine Resort, snowshoe through quiet forest, skate outdoors, or just enjoy the kind of snowy evening that makes you want to stay in with a good book and a fireplace.
SPRING
The snow melts, the trails wake up, and waterfalls you'll want to show off to visitors start running. Perfect for slower hikes and quiet mornings outside.
SUMMER
This is the season East Kootenay locals brag about. Hike, bike, fish, golf, paddle, swim, camp or just grab a patio table after work and watch the evening light hit the mountains.
FALL
Golden larches, crisp air, and trails that feel like they belong entirely to you. It's the region's best-kept secret season.
East Kootenays calls itself a four-season mountain communities and honestly, it undersells itself a little.
So, What Does a Day Actually Look Like Here?
Your Commute? Basically Gone.
No more losing an hour of your life each way to gridlock. Most days, you could bike to work faster than you'd find parking downtown in your old city.
Your Backyard Just Got a Serious Upgrade.
Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paddleboarding, fishing, golf, it's not a vacation, it's just Tuesday. Kimberley and the surrounding East Kootenays are built for people who like their outdoors close and their seasons distinct.
Room for Your People to Grow.
Whether it's a partner, kids, or a dog who's tired of city life, this is a community with space, literally and otherwise. Parks, local events, good schools, and neighbours who actually know your name.
After Work Hours.
Close the laptop. Grab the bike, the rod, or the hiking boots. Meet friends on a patio. Actually be home for dinner. It's a small thing that changes everything.
It's a Big Move. It Might Also Be the Best One You Make.
We get it. Relocating isn't just a career decision. It's a decision about your partner, your kids, your parents back home, your favourite coffee shop you'll actually miss.
That's exactly why this is bigger than a job posting. It's an invitation to picture a different kind of ordinary day. One with meaningful work, mountain air, neighbours who wave back, and time left over at the end of it for the people and things you actually care about.
Learn what makes Stringam different, from the way we work together, to the communities we’re proud to call home. Discover the people, values, and lifestyle that shape our culture every day.
Ready for a Change of Scenery?
A new career move can mean a lot more than a new job. It can mean more space, a different pace, new opportunities, and a place that feels right for the next chapter. We’d love to learn a little about you, what you’re looking for, and what might be drawing you to the East Kootenays.
This is simply a confidential first conversation. No formal application. No pressure.
Build a practice you're proud of. Become part of a community that feels like home. Leave room for the mountains, the people you love, and the life you've been putting off for "someday."
