Key Responsibilities

- Manage and handle your own family law files from start to finish.

- Provide professional legal advice and representation to clients on family law matters.

- Prepare, review, and manage legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other file-related materials.

- Conduct legal research and develop effective strategies for client matters.

- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other relevant parties.

- Meet a target of approximately 125 billable hours per month.

- Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date client files.

- Take ownership of the legal work and progress of assigned matters.

- Work collaboratively with legal assistants and other members of the team while maintaining responsibility for the substantive legal work on files.

Qualifications & Experience





Licensed and in good standing with the applicable provincial law society.

Experience Practicing Family Law Is Preferred.

Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Ability to independently manage files and meet deadlines.

Robust legal research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while also seeking and utilizing guidance when appropriate.

A client-focused and professional approach to legal practice.

📌 Family Lawyer (Newmarket)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Newmarket