Senior Associate Lawyer (Family Law)

Frenkel Tobin LLP; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

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Remote work option

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Frenkel Tobin LLP, a boutique family law firm in downtown Toronto, seeks a senior associate with a minimum of five years of Ontario family law experience. The role offers fully remote or hybrid work arrangements to suit the lawyer's needs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about family law, eager to learn within a collaborative team, and ready for mentorship toward a partnership track. Responsibilities include client communication, file management, and representing matters in negotiations and

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience at an Ontario family law firm.
• Strong empathy and client-focused approach.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Well-rounded, team-oriented, and willing to learn and grow within the firm.

Responsabilidades

• Manage own files and assist partners with matters.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate case progression.
• Prepare for and participate in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and court.
• Maintain organization and documentation for each file.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Drafting skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Descripción del empleo

Frenkel Tobin LLP is seeking a senior associate lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of recent experience working at an Ontario family law firm. The role has an option in being fully remote or a hybrid position depending on the needs of the lawyer.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for family law and be eager to learn within a team environment.

The associate will receive mentorship and guidance from senior lawyers towards a partnership track. They will manage their own files and assist partners with their matters.

The associate will be responsible for client communication, file organization and preparing for and attending negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and court.

The candidate will:

• have strong empathy skills and genuinely care for clients’ needs;
• have excellent drafting and communication skills; and,
• demonstrate a strong attention to detail and organization.

Of equal importance is that the candidate is well rounded, a team player and is willing to put in the time and effort to learn. The candidate must also be respectful to our clients, staff, opposing counsel/parties, and anyone else they encounter.

About Frenkel Tobin

Frenkel Tobin is a boutique family law firm located in downtown Toronto. They pride themselves in providing exceptional service to their clients, which includes not only excellent advocacy, but also ethical, respectful and compassionate treatment of others.

Frenkel Tobin is recognized for their accomplishments in reported decisions on various legal issues as well as their reported cases and publications being sited by the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.Frenkel Tobin has published in the Canadian Family Law Quarterly, the Ontario Bar Association and Money & Family Law, among others. They have also presented on family law topics at conferences including the Family Law Summit, the Canadian Bar Associations, and the Family Lawyers Association.

Frenkel Tobin encourages giving back to the community and has volunteered for various organizations including The 519 Family Law Clinic, Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto, Jewish Family and Child, and the Ontario Mandatory Information Program.

Whether the candidate requires a fully remote or a hybrid work arrangement, Frenkel Tobin promotes a collegial and friendly work culture.

Remuneration is comparable at similar sized firms and will be discussed with interested candidates.