Original job description
We are currently looking for a family lawyer with 1-5 years of experience to join our succesful boutique family law firm in Guelph or Milton.
This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a generous incentive program based on billable targets that foster a healthy work/life balance. Please note that there is the possibility of some remote work to be done in this position. However, the majority of time will be spent in either our Milton or Guelph office location, or in an Ontario court.
MFC Lawyers prides itself on having a respectful and relaxed corporate culture where we focus much of our energy on maintaining a healthy work environment for our lawyers and employees to learn and grow in.
The successful candidate will have:
1-5 years Family Law experience
Experience in division of assets and separation agreements
Experience with custody disputes
Strong litigation, drafting, negotiation and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Strong interpersonal skills
Must work well under pressure with minimal supervision
MFC Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$350,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
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Responsibilities
Represent clients in family law matters, including asset division, separation agreements, and custody disputes. Handle litigation, drafting, and negotiations while managing work effectively under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Requirements
Requires 1–5 years of family law experience, including experience with division of assets, separation agreements, and custody disputes. Candidates must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and have strong litigation, drafting, negotiation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Family Law
- Division of Assets
- Separation Agreements
- Custody Disputes
- Litigation
- Legal Drafting
- Negotiation
- Organization
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Working Under Pressure
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Family Law
- Division of Assets
- Separation Agreements
- Custody Disputes
- Litigation
- Legal Drafting
- Negotiation
- Billable Targets
- Law Society of Ontario
- Ontario Courts
- Legal Services
- Work-Life Balance
- Diversity and Inclusion
