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Want to work in a successful and expanding law firm in a thriving area of the province?  Want to have more control over your practice? Want more client interaction? SV Law is the answer.

 

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Family Law Lawyer

The Role:

SV Law has an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer within our busy Family Law Practice Group.  You will be exposed to a broad range of Family Law matters, and you will be assisting Senior Counsel in a practice focused on high-net-worth individuals.  You will be responsible for:

  • meeting and communicating with clients;
  • conducting and reviewing legal research;
  • drafting and reviewing documents, including correspondence, separation agreements, marriage contracts / cohabitation agreements, pleadings, mediation briefs, etc.;
  • conducting or assisting in conducting conferences, motions, questioning, mediations, arbitrations, and trials; and
  • appearing in courts including for conferences, motions, and trials.

You will be one of 9 lawyers in our Family Law Practice Group.  We offer robust mentorship and training opportunities, and you will have the opportunity to build your own Family Law practice.

What You Bring:

We are seeking a driven and talented lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Family Law Practice Group at our Guelph location and who:

  • is a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • has the ability to effectively manage a high volume of work, is self-motivated and entrepreneurial;
  • has excellent research, drafting and negotiation skills, and is detail-oriented;
  • is eager to take the lead on files as the opportunity arises;
  • is team-oriented and collaborative; and
  • has an enthusiastic and responsive approach to client requirements with excellent people skills.

About the Firm:

SV Law has a long and distinguished history of providing Guelph, Elora/Fergus, County of Wellington and all surrounding areas with high-quality, personal and professional legal services.  We have expanded our reach and now proudly serve many clients in the Waterloo Region and the GTA; and continue to grow serving areas all over Ontario.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to Gabrielle Walker, Director of Professional Development and Resources at: sv-careers@svlaw.ca.  Please visit our website at www.svlaw.ca to learn more about SV Law.

 

 

 

 

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Associate Lawyer

As an “Employer of Choice”, SV Law has an exciting opportunity for a Associate Lawyer to Join our growing team..  If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing firm we would love to hear from you.  Let us provide you with a great work environment that offers benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. 

About the Opportunity:

SV Law is seeking an associate lawyer to join the team. The Associate could work out of either our Guelph or Fergus/Elora locations. As an Associate you would perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law; attend before courts of law; research legal precedents and gather evidence; draft legal documents and prepare legal opinion memos; and assist senior lawyers as necessary. This position offers opportunities for development and mentorship in a truly collegial practice. The ideal candidate has 1 to 5 years of experience practicing law and is confident taking the lead on files. An enthusiastic and responsive approach to client requirements and excellent people skills are assets.

About You:

You thrive in an environment that offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of individuals both independently and as part of a team. You have excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, all of which will assist you in working in this fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an asset for dealing effectively with clients, other lawyers, and professionals in the interests of our clients.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to Gabrielle Walker, Director of Professional Development and Resources at: sv-careers@svlaw.ca

At SV Law, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported, and are free from violence and harassment.  We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and community.  If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 

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We are always interested in accepting applications from excellent candidates who are interested in joining our expanding team. If you are looking for a career that is closer to home, challenging and rewarding, please apply, in confidence, and send your application to Gabrielle Walker, Director of Professional Development and Resources at: sv-careers@svlaw.ca