Associate Lawyer - Family

Linds & Associates Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linds & Associates Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario is seeking an associate with 1-4 years of relevant experience to join its busy family law team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated family law matters and work alongside experienced lawyers while managing matters appropriate to level of experience, with mentorship support as required.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of family law experience.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Experience managing family law files with increasing independence.
• Exposure to high-net-worth or financially complex matters is preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to manage sensitive client matters professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple active files.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters from initial consultation through resolution
• Advise clients on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division
• Draft pleadings, financial statements, net family property statements, domestic contracts, separation agreements, briefs, and court materials
• Represent clients at conferences, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and other court appearances
• Work with accountants, business valuators, financial experts, and other professionals
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution
• Maintain strong client relationships while providing practical and strategic advice

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Client service

Highly organized

Time management

Education

Bar admission in Ontario

Job description

Associate Lawyer - Family Law

Toronto, Ontario

Our client, a high end family law boutique located in mid town Toronto is hiring! They are looking for an associate with 1-4 years of relevant experience to join its busy team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated family law matters and work alongside experienced lawyers while managing famliy law matters appropriate to level of experience, with mentorship support as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters from initial consultation through resolution
• Advise clients on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division
• Draft pleadings, financial statements, net family property statements, domestic contracts, separation agreements, briefs, and court materials
• Represent clients at conferences, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and other court appearances
• Work with accountants, business valuators, financial experts, and other professionals
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution
• Maintain strong client relationships while providing practical and strategic advice

Qualifications

• 14 years of family law experience
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Experience managing family law files with increasing independence
• Exposure to high-net-worth or financially complex matters is preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Excellent judgment and the ability to manage sensitive client matters professionally
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple active files