Family Law Associate Lawyer – Guelph, ON

The role

McKenzie Lake Lawyers is seeking an Associate Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE in Family Law for their Guelph, Canada office. This role is for a motivated, client-focused individual passionate about advocacy and problem-solving to join their Family Law group.

What you'll do

• Manage family law files from opening to resolution, including matters involving parenting, decision-making responsibility, support, property, separation agreements, and related issues
• Meet with prospective and existing clients to gather information, assess legal needs, and explain options in a clear, practical, and compassionate way
• Conduct legal research, review and analyze documents, and develop practical strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances
• Draft, review, and revise correspondence, pleadings, agreements, motion materials, affidavits, financial statements, and other family law documents
• Represent and support clients through negotiations, mediations, conferences, and other dispute resolution processes
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, law clerks, legal assistants, and students to move files forward efficiently and effectively
• Maintain organized files, track deadlines, manage client communications, and support billing and account-related tasks
• Provide instructions, assign tasks, and review work completed by law clerks and students, as appropriate
• Contribute to practice growth by participating in marketing, networking, and business development activities that support client relationship-building and file generation

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