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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Apply by
- Apr 4, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Manage family law matters from initial consultation through settlement or trial, advising clients on separation, divorce, parenting, support, property division, and domestic contracts. Draft legal documents, represent clients in court and mediation, communicate with clients and other parties, and maintain accurate records while meeting deadlines.
Job details
Family Lawyer Opportunity | Full-Time | Toronto, Ontario Kazandji Law is a growing firm committed to practical legal advice, strong advocacy, and attentive client service. We take a direct, proactive approach to family law matters, helping clients pursue their objectives through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. About the Role We are seeking a family lawyer with at least 3 years of family law experience for a full-time, on-site position in Toronto. The successful candidate will manage files independently, communicate clearly with clients, and confidently represent them in negotiations and court proceedings. Responsibilities Manage family law files from initial consultation through settlement or trial. Advise on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, and domestic contracts. Draft pleadings, affidavits, conference briefs, factums, motion materials, and agreements. Represent clients at conferences, motions, hearings, trials, and mediations. Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties. Maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and provide clear, practical advice throughout each matter. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of family law experience. Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Experience before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Ability to manage multiple files independently and exercise sound professional judgment. Professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity when supporting clients through difficult circumstances. Trial experience is strongly preferred. Experience with Clio, DivorceMate, Word, and Outlook is an asset. What We Offer A supportive, professional work environment. A steady flow of family law files. Meaningful courtroom experience and opportunities for professional development. Please send your résumé and cover letter to fadi@kazandjilaw.com.
What you’ll do
Manage family law matters from initial consultation through settlement or trial, advising clients on separation, divorce, parenting, support, property division, and domestic contracts. Draft legal documents, represent clients in court and mediation, communicate with clients and other parties, and maintain accurate records while meeting deadlines.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least three years of family law experience and be licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. They should have experience before Ontario courts, strong research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage files independently; trial experience is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Supportive Professional Work Environment
- Professional Development Opportunities
Listed skills
- Negotiation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Family Law
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- Client Communication
- File Management
- Courtroom Representation
- Litigation
- Mediation
- Professional Judgment
- Deadline Management
- Trial Advocacy
Job areas
- Legal