Family Lawyer
Family Lawyer
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Job Description
Job description
Our established boutiquestyle law firm is currently seeking an experienced Family Law Lawyer to join our growing legal team.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated detailoriented and confident legal professional who thrives in a fastpaced supportive and dynamic environment. You will work alongside a team of lawyers and support staff who value collaboration initiative and excellence in advocacy.
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 3 years of experience practicing family law in Ontario
- Solid experience handling matters involving:
- Separation and Divorce
- Custody and Access
- Child and Spousal Support
- Property Division
- Domestic Contracts (Separation Cohabitation and Marriage Agreements)
- Demonstrated experience appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice
- Strong drafting skills for court documents and legal agreements
- Excellent legal research and analytical abilities
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple files independently from intake to resolution
- Experience managing support staff or legal assistants is considered an asset
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients across a range of family law matters
- Conduct client meetings and manage expectations with empathy and professionalism
- Draft and review a wide range of legal documents including: Separation Agreements Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements Financial Statements (Form 13/13.1) Applications Affidavits Case Conference Briefs Settlement Conference Briefs Motions and other litigation materials
- Prepare for and represent clients at court appearances conferences and motions
- Negotiate settlements in a collaborative and resultsdriven manner
- Conduct legal research and stay up to date with changes in family law legislation case law and court procedure
- Supervise and mentor legal assistants or junior staff assigned to support your files
- Maintain organized accurate and timely file management practices
What We Offer:
- A supportive respectful and teamoriented work culture
- Access to experienced support staff and legal assistants
- A modern office environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continued legal education
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Employee benefits after 3 months of fulltime employment
- Exposure to a steady stream of highquality files and clientele
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate and experienced Family Law Lawyer looking to grow your practice in a dynamic and supportive environment we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role.
Job Type: Fulltime
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Job Types: Fulltime Permanent
Employment Type
Full Time
