Family Law Associate Lawyer
1 hour ago
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Synectics Inc.
Full-time
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Responsibilities
- Provide timely, comprehensive, and strategic legal advice and representation to family law clients.
- Stay current with applicable case law, statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Prepare and review pleadings, affidavits, briefs, facta, and other legal materials.
- Organize and review disclosure documentation.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and other professionals.
- Conduct legal research and support client matters through effective advocacy and drafting.
- Maintain accurate time dockets and records.
Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario as a barrister and solicitor.
- Junior Associate: 0-3 years of family law practice experience.
- Intermediate Associate: 3-10 years of family law practice experience.
- Strong oral advocacy, written communication, drafting, and legal research skills.
- Solid work ethic, exceptional time-management skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with current legal software; PC Law is not used.