Family Law Lawyer Partner

Life After Law; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment firm is seeking a Family Law Partner to join a leading law firm in Ottawa. This exceptional opportunity involves working on diverse family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and mediation, within a collegial and supportive environment alongside accomplished practitioners. Ideal candidates should have an LL.B/JD, be called to the Ontario Bar, and possess strong family law experience alongside excellent advocacy and interpersonal skills. French skills and ADR experience are assets.

Qualifications

• An LL.B/ JD, and be called to Ontario bar.
• Strong family law experience advising on a range of related matters.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; ADR/mediation experience; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in diverse family law matters including divorce and custody.
• Work in a collegial environment alongside seasoned family law practitioners.
• Engage well with clients and support team collaboration.

Skills

Strong family law experience

Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

ADR or mediation experience

French language skills

French language

Education

LL.B/JD

Called to the Ontario Bar

Job description

Overview

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s national recruitment firm dedicated to placing lawyers in private practice, corporate counsel, quasi-legal, and executive roles.

25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies

Responsibilities

Excellent opportunity for Family Law Partner to work at a leading law firm in Ottawa. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial, highly regarded team and work alongside seasoned family law practitioners in a thriving and supportive setting.

Description: This family law lawyer will have the opportunity to further develop their skills working on an array of interesting and diverse family law matters, such as: divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, division of assets, adoption, pension, mediation and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will continue to grow and develop their practice and work on sophisticated matters in dynamic and collaborative environment that strive for excellence.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have/be:

• An LL.B/ JD, and be called to Ontario bar;
• Pertinent strong family law experience advising on a range of related matters (multiple roles available at varying levels of experience);
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well with clients;
• Able to work independently and within a team; and
• ADR or mediation experience in family law matters and French skills are considered an asset.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a family law lawyer Partner in a leading law firm setting to work in a stimulating and collegial environment on complex matters amongst accomplished legal practitioners.

We thank all applicants. Only those with the required experience will be contacted.

This is an active opening for a current role.

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