Bilingual Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Manage a caseload across family law, employment law, real estate, and wills and estates, including client consultations, legal research, document drafting, negotiations, and court representation. Coordinate with support staff, maintain organized files and meet deadlines, communicate with clients in English and French, and contribute to firm initiatives and professional development.

Job details

Company Description Cabinet Juridique Sophie Reitano Law Office is a results-driven, cost-effective law firm with a primary focus on family law, employment law, real estate, and wills and estates. The firm is committed to providing personalized legal services that address clients’ unique circumstances and goals. An experienced team guides clients through each stage of the legal process, ensuring clear communication and practical solutions. The firm values professionalism, integrity, and collaborative work to achieve favorable outcomes efficiently. Role Description This full-time, on-site Bilingual Associate Lawyer role is based in Rockland, ON. The successful candidate will manage a caseload in family law, employment law, real estate, and wills and estates, including client consultations, legal research, drafting pleadings and agreements, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and reviewing legal documents, coordinating with support staff, maintaining organized files, and ensuring deadlines are met. The associate will communicate with clients in both English and French, provide clear legal advice, and contribute to firm initiatives, professional development, and a collaborative team environment. Qualifications Strong legal research, analysis, and drafting abilities across family law, litigation, real estate, and wills and estates. Effective client-facing skills, including interviewing, advising, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French. Sound time management, organization, and file management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and exercise professional judgment independently. Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, or eligibility to be licensed. Previous experience or strong interest in family law, civil litigation, real estate transactions, and estate planning considered an asset. Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and continuous professional development.

What you’ll do

Manage a caseload across family law, employment law, real estate, and wills and estates, including client consultations, legal research, document drafting, negotiations, and court representation. Coordinate with support staff, maintain organized files and meet deadlines, communicate with clients in English and French, and contribute to firm initiatives and professional development.

Requirements

Requires an LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, or eligibility to be licensed. Candidates should have strong legal research, analysis, drafting, client-facing, communication, organization, and time-management skills, with experience or a strong interest in the relevant practice areas considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Research
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Drafting
• Family Law
• Employment Law
• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate Law
• Wills and Estates
• Client Consultation
• Legal Advice
• Negotiation
• Courtroom Advocacy
• English-French Communication
• Time Management
• File Management
• Professional Judgment

Job areas

• Legal