JOB DETAILSPosted Nov 7, 2026
Family And Estates Lawyer
Toronto Advocates
North York (ON)
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- Location
- North York (ON)
- Salary
- $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 daily (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Arabic
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Korean
- Ukrainian
- Chinese
Work setting
- Legal-aid clinic
- Private company, corporation or industry
- Private practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plead clients' cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards (lawyers only)
- Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
- Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)
- Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
- Research legal precedents and gather evidence
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Membership in the Canadian Bar Association
- Pega certified professional
- Membership in a provincial or territorial law society
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- MS Project
- MAC
- Sage Accounting Software
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Eligible for professional liability insurance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized