Family Law Lawyer

Bortolussi Family Law; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bortolussi Family Law in Vaughan, ON, is seeking a Family Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience to join as an associate. The boutique emphasizes a team-oriented, collegial environment and high-quality client service.

Candidates should have strong analytical skills and excellent academic credentials. The role involves advising clients, drafting and negotiating a wide range of family law documents, and representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or Juris Doctor and Ontario licensure in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in family law litigation.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, user-friendly advice to clients and team.
• Draft, review, and negotiate domestic contracts, pleadings, and opinions.
• Analyze legal issues and distill large volumes of information for advocacy.
• Conduct legal research and provide informed guidance.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings to advocate for clients.
• Prepare legal opinions on new legislation and its impact on demographics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Litigation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

LL.B. or Juris Doctor (Ontario)

Tools

DivorceMate

DocuSign

Adobe

Zoom

Office 365

Job description

Bortolussi Family Law is seeking a lawyer with 3 years of Family Law Lawyer experience to join us as an associate.

Our family law boutique in Vaughan offers a team-oriented and collegial environment, where the highest quality of client service is paramount. If you have strong analytical skills and are passionate about the practice of family law, we would be interested in hearing from you. High academic credentials are essential.

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, Factums, 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; and
• Prepare legal opinions on new legislation and the impact it may have on specified demographic groups.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or Juris Doctor, qualified to practice in Ontario, and a member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in family law litigation;
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong litigation skills and drafting skills;
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking, and interpersonal);
• A strong ability to prioritize competing demands and the ability to work under pressure;
• Effective in virtual and in-person hearings, negotiations, and meetings;
• Proficient in DivorceMate, DocuSign, Adobe, Zoom, and Office 365;
• Excellent customer service skills; and
• Organized, with excellent file management skills.