Family Law Lawyer - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

The FirmMann Lawyers LLP is a group of dedicated lawyers who provide our clients with top notch legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. We strive for success, not only in legal terms, but also in life terms. We work hard to ensure that our culture is inclusive of all. We promote authenticity and celebrate diversity.Our 25+ years of delivering compassionate, intelligent, and thoughtful advice with integrity, demonstrates our unparalleled ability to forge long-term client relationships. That quality of thought and action extends to our clients but also to our team members and out in the communities we feel lucky to be part of.We seek out positive resolutions to legal challenges in ways that always consider the intellectual, emotional, financial and practical wellbeing of our clients and team members.The RoleMann Lawyers LLP is a growing firm of over 30 lawyers that practice in family, real estate, litigation, wills and estates, environmental, and business law, with offices in Ottawa and Perth. We pride ourselves on providing a broad range of legal services to a diverse clientele, both individuals and businesses.Mann Lawyers is looking to expand its professional services. We are currently recruiting for an experienced family law lawyer to join our Ottawa team.Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support our growing practice by assuming the following responsibilities:

• Litigating family law matters, including preparing for, arguing and attending Conferences, Motions, Trials, etc.;
• Negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing a variety of family law contracts and pleadings, including but not limited to, Domestic Contracts, Applications, Answers, Conference Briefs, Motion materials, etc.;

• Creating strong and long-lasting connections with clients;

• Providing mentorship and guidance to other lawyers in the firm;

• Contributing to a collaborative and collegial team environment; and

• Being passionate about family law.

Requirements: Knowledge and Skills:

• You are comfortable with and have experience in Court in various proceedings;
• You deliver high-quality work;
• You have strong drafting and analytical skills and can assess complex issues, while providing a unique perspective;

• You can manage processes from the beginning to the end;

• You have excellent oral and written communication skills;

• You are creative and provide effective legal advice on matters with significant complexity and risk exposure;

• You provide legal opinions, arguments and information in a clear and concise manner;

• You have excellent time management and organizational skills;

• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment;

• You value client service and professionalism; and

• You demonstrate initiative.

Minimum Qualifications:

• You are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario; and
• Minimum of 5 years of strong experience as a family law lawyer.

Assets:

• An existing book of business would be an asset but is not required; and
• Bilingualism is an asset, but not required.

Remote Work: The ability to work partially remotely is available but is dependent on department needs.Salary level is commensurate with experience and health benefits are provided.Mann Lawyers welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Mann Lawyers. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 613-722-1500 or by email. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted.Thank you for your interest in Mann Lawyers LLP.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:COVID-19 self-screening for all team members is required, mask-friendly office, plexiglass dividers between stations, reduced capacity, hand sanitizing, and screening of visitors.Application question(s):

• Are you a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Experience:

• Ontario Family Law: 5 years (preferred)

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