Senior Family Law Attorney — Remote & Impactful

Synectics Inc.; Westmount; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Work from home

Job summary

Synectics Inc., a boutique law firm in Westmount serving the greater Montreal area, seeks a family law lawyer to handle divorce, child custody, youth protection, adoption, and related matters.

You will conduct client consultations, represent clients before the Superior Court and Court of Quebec, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and guide clients with empathy in English and French. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Quebec Bar.
• At least 4 years of experience in family law.
• Experience in negotiations and family litigation.
• Strong knowledge of family law, including divorce, child custody and support.
• Familiar with the Superior Court's directives in family matters.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple cases.
• Strong client management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations with clients to provide legal advice and evaluate potential strategies.
• Represent clients before the Superior Court and Court of Quebec (DYP) for safeguard measures, provisional hearings and trials on the merits.
• Draft letters and legal proceedings including Applications for Divorce, motions for Safeguard Orders and Applications for Accessory Measures.
• Communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel to reach amicable settlements.
• Prepare settlement offers and participate in settlement conferences or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Analyze clients' situations and develop strategies tailored to their specific cases.
• Conduct legal research using available books and databases to identify supporting case law.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients while providing empathetic and objective guidance through the legal process.

Skills

Bar admission Quebec

Family law experience

Negotiations & litigation

Divorce & child custody knowledge

Superior Court familiarity

Legal research & writing

Client management

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Synectics Inc., a boutique law firm in Westmount serving the greater Montreal area, seeks a family law lawyer to handle divorce, child custody, youth protection, adoption, and related matters.

You will conduct client consultations, represent clients before the Superior Court and Court of Quebec, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and guide clients with empathy in English and French. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.