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Best Lawyers in Canada (2025 Edition) Nominations

 

We are delighted to announce that our partner Amy Green and associate Emily OKeefe, have both been nominated for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Canada (2025 Edition), in the “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch” categories for 2025. 

Our Team is Growing | MGD Family Law Firm

McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates is a small to medium-sized law firm currently comprised of six lawyers, and ten support staff. We are located in the heart of downtown Kitchener and a two-minute walk from the Waterloo Region Courthouse.

We are a boutique style Family Law Firm with a centralized focus on negotiating Domestic Contracts, Litigation representation, including but not limited to Appeals, Mediation\Arbitration, Family and Children’s Services matters, and Family Law Act and Divorce Act matters.

 

We are seeking a lawyer to begin working with our firm as of April 2024.

 

The applicant’s required skills and knowledge must include:

  • Qualified lawyer in Ontario
  • Must be able to accept legal aid clients
  • Flexibility to work with changing priorities
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong and effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism and initiative
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Primary Duties:

  • Drafting legal documents, including but not limited to, Facta, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and conference briefs
  • Drafting documents relating to: Correspondence to clients and opposing counsel
  • Upkeep on all current client files, as well as bringing in new clients
  • Delegate work to legal assistant
  • Attending scheduled court dates
  • Trials, appeals and mediation
  • Billing and collections

Compensation Package:

MGD offers:

  • a competitive salary and bonus structure
  • an extended medical and dental benefits package
  • paid parking, and additional paid holidays over and above the legislated requirements.

The successful applicants must have 1-5 years of experience in the family law field, although we are open to considering all serious applicants.

 

For more information on our firm, explore our website at www.mgdlawyers.ca and to apply for a position, send your resume to reception@mgdlawyers.ca or contact the office by telephone at 519-742-4297

 

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

 

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Option for Hybrid Remote Work

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Regional Family Law Updates | Ontario | MGD Law

We are excited to announce our associate Emily OKeefe, is chairing the Ontario Bar Association’s annual CPD, the “Regional Round Up: Key Updates for Family Proceedings Across Ontario”, on March 7, 2024. Join Emily and family lawyers from across the province as they discuss key updates on court procedure and advise on how to successfully navigate the court system in different regions. We look forward to a wonderful event!

 

https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=on_on24fam01i.

Merry Christmas to you and yours

Wishing everyone a very happy and relaxing holiday season!!

Our firm has made a $2,500.00 donation to the Foodbank of Waterloo Region on behalf of all our clients to say thank you for your continuous support.

See you in 2024!

November #MakeAWill Month | MGD Law Support

November is #MakeAWill Month! McLeod Green Dewar LLP is proud to support the OBA in providing access to legal information for members of the public across Ontario about the importance of careful estate planning. Our associate, Emily OKeefe, will be presenting at the Kitchener Public Library on Tuesday November 28th, in conjunction with the OBA: 

 

https://www.oba.org/MAWM/Home?utm_source=VURL&utm_medium=OOH&utm_campaign=MAWM&utm_content=Poster-TTC

 

 

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Kitchener Office - MGDLawyers

30 Queen Street North
Kitchener, ON N2H 2G8

 

T. (519)742-4297
F. 519-744-5526
E. reception@mgdlawyers.ca