Join Our Dynamic Team: Junior Family Lawyer (Conversational Ukrainian required) Are you a passionate and dedicated lawyer with a strong interest in family law? Are you licensed to practise in Ontario and interested in helping individuals and families navigate challenging legal matters? CGS LAW is a boutique law firm practising in family, immigration, and refugee law. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Junior Family Lawyer to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily handle family law matters while also assisting with immigration and refugee files. Our firm is committed to providing personalized, client-centred legal services. We offer a supportive and collaborative hybrid work environment that combines in-person and remote work. What We Offer · Challenging and Rewarding Work: Work on diverse family, immigration, and refugee matters that make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. · Professional Growth: Receive mentorship and opportunities for career development in a firm that values ongoing learning. · Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated team that prioritizes collaboration and a positive, inclusive workplace culture. · Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation based on your skills and experience. · Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid arrangement combining remote work with in-person office attendance. Key Responsibilities · Represent clients in family law matters, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child and spousal support, property issues, and domestic contracts. · Attend court appearances, conferences, motions, and other family law proceedings. · Draft pleadings, affidavits, financial statements, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents. · Develop case strategies and provide practical, client-focused legal advice. · Negotiate resolutions and advocate effectively on behalf of clients. · Assist with immigration and refugee matters, including applications, hearings, appeals, and related legal proceedings. · Conduct legal research and remain informed about developments in family, immigration, and refugee law. · Communicate regularly and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, courts, tribunals, and government authorities. · Manage files independently while working collaboratively with other members of the firm. What We Are Looking For · One to three years of experience in family law. · Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. · Empanelment with Legal Aid Ontario or eligibility and willingness to become empanelled. · An interest in developing or expanding experience in immigration and refugee law. · Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills. · Excellent attention to detail and a practical, client-focused approach. · Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills. · The ability to manage files independently and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. · A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork. · The ability and interest to work in a hybrid environment. · Oral Ukrainian fluency (proficiency in other languages is an asset). If you are ready to advance your career and join a firm where your contributions will be valued and recognized, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply Today Please send your résumé and cover letter to olha@cgslaw.ca with the subject line “Junior Family Lawyer Application.” Our office is located at 2275 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto, ON, M8V 3Y3. Join CGS LAW and become part of a team committed to providing excellent, compassionate, and client-centred legal services in family, immigration, and refugee law.