Associate Lawyer

Boulby Weinberg Fishman LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique family law firm in Toronto is seeking a full-time Associate with at least 4 years of experience in family law. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting documents, and attending court hearings. If you have exceptional communication skills and a passion for family law, apply now.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in family law.
• Member of the Law Society in good standing.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, timely and user-friendly advice and support to clients.
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Litigation skills

Drafting skills

Education

LL.B. or Juris Doctor

Tools

DivorceMate

DocuSign

Adobe

Zoom

Office 365

Job description

BoulbyWeinberg Fishman LLP is a boutique family law firm in Toronto. As recognized leaders in family law, our team‑oriented and collegial environment is dedicated to providing the highest level of client service.

We are currently seeking to add a full-time Associate with at least four years of experience in family law. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, strong writing skills, strong oral advocacy skills, and is passionate about the practice of family law.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, timely and user‑friendly advice and support to clients and other team members.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of legal documents, including domestic contracts, pleadings, facts, and legal opinions.
• Identify and analyze a variety of legal issues and have the ability to distill large volumes of information into focused and simplified language to effectively advocate on behalf of your client.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and provide legal advice and direction based on your findings.
• Responsive to client communications.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings and effectively advocate on behalf of your clients.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or Juris Doctor qualified to practice in Ontario and a member of the Law Society in good standing.
• At least 4 years of experience in family law.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking, and interpersonal).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong litigation and drafting skills.
• A strong ability to prioritize competing demands and to work under pressure.
• Proficient in DivorceMate, DocuSign, Adobe, Zoom, and Office 365.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Organized, with excellent file management skills.

Candidates should possess high academic credentials as well as a passion for family law.

If you think you are the right fit for this opportunity, please send your CV in confidence to Oren Weinberg ([e-mail]).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal
• Law Practice

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