Family Lawyer

Who are we?

Colibri Lawyers is a law firm with over 10 years of experience dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. Our team of seasoned professionals specializes in various fields, including Criminal Law, Penal Law, Juvenile Law, Family Law, Mediation, and Coaching. Humanity is at the heart of our daily practice.

OUR STORY

Colibri Lawyers was founded with the vision of offering comprehensive and compassionate legal services to the community. Over the past decade, we have built a reputation for our unwavering commitment to our clients, our meticulous attention to detail, and our deep understanding of the law.

OUR VALUES

At Colibri Lawyers, we are guided by a set of fundamental values that reflect the symbolism of the hummingbird:

• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct in all our interactions and legal practices.
• Compassion: We approach each case with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique circumstances and challenges our clients face.
• Excellence: We are committed to providing exceptional legal services through continuous learning, innovation, and attention to detail.
• Community: We believe in the importance of giving back to our community and making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
• The Opportunity

Our family law team is expanding. We are looking to hire one to two lawyers to join our growing team. We are seeking a lawyer with 1 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in family law. Although our offices are located in Montreal, frequent travel to neighboring districts may be required.

You will have your own cases from the start that you will manage from A to Z.

Tasks to be performed

• Conduct client interviews
• Develop the theory of a case
• Draft procedural documents
• Analyze case files
• Write legal opinions
• Conduct negotiations (in whole or in part)
• Prepare hearing files
• Represent clients in court
• Manage cases independently
• Desired Profile
• Member of the Quebec Bar
• At least 1 year of demonstrated experience in family law (required)
• Team spirit
• Excellent organizational, planning, and meticulousness skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to build a relationship with clients
• Self-sufficient
• Bilingual French-English (an asset)
• Experience in youth protection and/or immigration (an asset)

Benefits

• 5 weeks of paid vacation in the first year
• Closed office between Christmas and New Year
• Summer hours, allowing Friday off during July and August
• Possibility of working up to 2 days of remote work
• Casual dress code
• Annual contributions paid by the Firm
• Free parking available

The start date is flexible.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: Starting at $60,000 per year

Location: Hybrid remote work in Saint-Leonard, QC H1P 2B7

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for a total of 37.5 hours per week.