Junior Associate Lawyer - Family Law
Barriston Law
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Job summary
Barriston Law in Barrie, Ontario is expanding its Family Law Department and seeks a Junior Associate Lawyer to join the team.
You will manage family law files, draft pleadings, conduct research, prepare for hearings, and collaborate with senior lawyers in a supportive, client-focused environment.
Competitive compensation ranges CAD 85,000–115,000 yearly, plus paid vacation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications
- Canadian law degree required.
- Strong legal research skills essential.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good client-service mindset and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Manage family law files.
- Draft pleadings and correspondence.
- Provide clients with legal advice.
- Conduct legal research.
- Prepare for hearings.
- Collaborate with senior lawyers.
- Maintain client files and communication.
- Attend court proceedings.
- Support negotiations and settlements.
Skills
Education
Job description
Barriston Law is expanding its Family Law Department and is hiring a Junior Associate Lawyer in Barrie.
Barriston Law is an Ontario law firm providing legal services across family law, business law, litigation and other practice areas.
- Manage family law files.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
- Draft pleadings and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research.
- Prepare for hearings.
- Assist with negotiations.
- Attend court proceedings.
- Maintain client files.
- Communicate with clients.
- Collaborate with senior lawyers.
- Canadian law degree.
- Called to an Ontario bar or eligible.
- Interest in family law.
- Strong legal research skills.
- Excellent communication.
- Strong organization.
- Good client-service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Estimated CAD 85,000-$115,000 salary.
- Professional legal development.
- Family law training.
- Collaborative workplace.
- Paid vacation.
- Health benefits.
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