Associate Family Lawyer

2 days ago


Barrie, Canada JMS Law Full time

Core practice: focused on Family Law, Mediation, Real Estate and Wills and Estates

Reputation: Known by the judiciary and other firms as a team of professionals who excel at advocating for our clients with respect and integrity.

Our philosophy: We aim towards resolution whenever it is possible for our clients to arrive at a win-win. We guide our clients to strive for personal inner growth through their conflict and ensure that everyone is heard.

Our next team member: We are excited to welcome a new associate lawyer to our firm. Those who will flourish on our team will enjoy building relationships in and out of the office. We have amazing clients waiting for you and are excited to see how you build and use existing connections to grow your client list.

You lead your clients by staying focused on the ideal outcome, educating them on how best to stay personally accountable and partner with you during the process. You coordinate, delegate, and resource as required to ensure all details are captured.

**Primary Requirements & Responsibilities (included, but are not limited too)**:

- Good understanding of legal procedures in the areas of Family law
- Attend court hearings and draft accurate court documents
- Strong Negotiation and Litigation skills
- Strong research skills
- Strong communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with clients from all demographics
- Strong diplomatic and mediation skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 50 -60 files
- Willingness to network and build relationships that grows client list

**Qualifications**:

- 3-5 years of experience
- Leadership Skills - personal, clerks and clients
- Experience in attending court hearings
- Willing to learn docketing procedures in Clio
- A strong ability to network and bring in new files
- Willing to learn and grow personally
- Self-reliant and adaptable to a fast pace high pressured atmosphere
- Strong Time Management skills
- Strong appreciation for marginalized communities
- Strong team player with a resolution focus perspective
- Willing to move to and/or currently live in the Simcoe County area
- Prepared to travel to satellite courts
- Strong compassionate approach to resolution

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Clients are currently asked if possible to meet over Zoom
Our office has a separate entrance to our board room, any clients that are required to come in are only allowed in the board room
All surfaces are sanitized regularly

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Legal: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Member good standing, Law Society of Canada (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON



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