About Our Firm:
Mani Law Group is a growing, client-focused law firm committed to delivering professional, responsive, and practical legal services while creating meaningful and lasting relationships with our clients.
Our mission is to change lives, one client at a time. We foster a culture built on care, accountability, teamwork, professional development, and exceptional client service.
As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking an Associate Lawyer who is motivated to develop their legal career while gaining exposure to a diverse range of client matters. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career lawyer who has developed a strong legal foundation and is looking for greater responsibility, mentorship, practical experience, and long-term professional growth.
Position: Associate Lawyer
Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 + Annual Performance Bonus
Expected Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits:
- Expensed Licencing and Insurance Fees
- 15 Days Paid Vacation
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Annual performance bonus
- Group Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Daily Beverages
Major Responsibilities
Mission Statement/ Continued Lifetime Value Experience: must embrace and contribute to our philosophy in changing lives.
- Foster our core values with red carpet, white glove service.
· Assist all B2C’s, B2E’s, B2Ps and B2Bs.
· Uphold our 4-hour guaranteed response time.
· Support our #changinglives mindset by adapting to our CLVE Philosophy via Telephone, Email, Virtual & Face to Face interactions to ensure targets are met
Company Compliance:
· Complete daily compliance checklists during planning times.
· Promote and participate in company corporate culture philosophy-Teamwork, Team Participation, Lead By Example Approach, High Performing and adherence to our Triple AAA Employee Code of Conduct & CCD Provent Productivity Method
· Increase customer retention.
· Foster and follow daily process & policies
· Meet deadlines for tasks and projects.
Day to Day Tasks:
· Morning (Triage): Checking emails and prioritizing tasks, often reviewing overnight communications as needed & planning your day to ensure client service and owners quota expectations are both met and not compromised.
· Mid-Day (Meetings & Deals): Participating in meetings and calls regarding deal strategy, structuring, or contractual negotiations.
· Afternoon (Drafting & Research): Deep work on drafting legal documents, researching, or reviewing regulatory filings
· Reviewing Agreements: Analyzing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to ensure terms are fair and protecting client interests and in other service product areas deemed necessary.
· Conducting Title Searches: Examining the title to ensure it is free from liens, encumbrances, or legal disputes.
· Drafting Documents: Preparing closing documents, including the Deed/Transfer of Land and mortgage documents.
· Arranging Title Insurance: Protecting the buyer and lender against future title defects.
· Calculating Fees: Creating the Statement of Adjustments, which outlines the final closing funds, including land transfer tax, property tax adjustments, and deposits.
· Preparing Documentation: Drafting the deed and other required documentation to officially transfer ownership.
· Managing Payouts: Handling the payoff of the existing mortgage and distributing sale proceeds.
· Due Diligence: Investigating outstanding property taxes, utilities, and potential zoning issues.
· Dispute Resolution: Providing legal advice to resolve issues that arise during the transaction.
· Client Sign Up Process: Frictionless, value-driven, and transparent journey that requires minimal effort from the client. It immediately reassures them that they made the right choice, reduces the time-to-value, and builds immediate trust.
· Wills & Estate Planning: Preparing, reviewing, and advising on wills, estate planning documents, and related client matters to ensure client intentions are accurately documented and legally protected.
· Powers of Attorney: Drafting and reviewing Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, while advising clients on their legal implications and responsibilities.
· Estate Administration: Assisting with estate administration matters, including probate applications, executor support, asset and liability review, beneficiary communications, and other related estate requirements.
· Client Estate Consultations: Meeting with clients to understand their estate planning objectives, identify legal considerations, and recommend appropriate documentation and next steps.
· Must attend all corporate or sales events for networking purposes as required
· Additional Legal Matters: Supporting and managing other legal matters, client files, transactions, projects, or responsibilities that may arise based on the evolving needs of the firm and its clients.
Qualifications:
· Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
· Minimum 2+ years of professional legal experience in real estate law, wills and estates, and corporate law.
· Additional areas of expertise will be considered an asset.
· Valid Notarial Certificate / authorization to act as a Notary Public in Ontario.
· Demonstrated experience managing client files and legal documentation.
· Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
· Strong understanding of professional responsibility, confidentiality, and client-service obligations.
· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
· Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly and professionally to clients.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Comfortable learning and utilizing legal practice management and other technology platforms.
· Must have reliable transportation and access to a vehicle as required for the position.
· Goal-Driven Focus: Their desire to hit targets and/or completed tasks/ assignment/ projects that outweighs any temporary hesitation or fear of social awkwardness
· Assertive Communication: They initiate conversations effortlessly and clearly articulate value propositions without sounding aggressive or pushy.
· Resilience to Rejection: They do not take "no" personally. Instead, they view objections as natural steps in the workplace to learn and perform better
· High Empathy: They are socially bold but highly perceptive, allowing them to read body language, actively listen, and adapt their pitch to the needs of team members or clients
· Natural Curiosity: They ask deep, probing questions to uncover pain points because they genuinely enjoy learning about people and solving problems.
· Unwavering Confidence: They project authority and belief in their service/product, which instantly builds trust and credibility with prospects and team.
· Effective communication involves conveying your message clearly, concisely and accurately with an advanced level of the English Language
· Technical Proficiency, must type a min of 50 words/minute and advanced in excel with MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome, etc.
· Must own a vehicle and have access to it at all times.
· Must have excellent technology skills and advanced in using all Microsoft Suite Software's including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Skills & Attributes
· Professional Judgment: The ability to evaluate legal and practical considerations and make sound recommendations.
· Client Service: A commitment to providing responsive, respectful, and solution-oriented legal support.
· Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy when reviewing documentation, managing deadlines, and completing transactions.
· Accountability: Ownership of assigned files, responsibilities, follow-ups, and deadlines.
· Communication: Clear, concise, and professional communication with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
· Initiative: The ability to identify what needs to be done and move matters forward without constant direction.
· Adaptability: Comfort working across different legal matters and responding to changing priorities.
· Integrity: Consistently maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
· Curiosity & Growth Mindset: An interest in expanding legal knowledge and developing into a well-rounded practitioner.
· Teamwork: A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the overall success of the firm.
Work Schedule:
· Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
· Evening & Weekend Availability: Must be available outside regular hours as required for client meetings, appointments, urgent legal matters, and file closings.
· Sales & Networking Events: Must maintain flexibility to attend firm sales, networking, and corporate events that support business development and firm growth.
· Virtual Client Services: Must be comfortable providing legal services remotely from the office through virtual client consultations, meetings, document reviews, and related legal appointments.
· In-Office Position: This is an in-office role; remote work is not available.
Mani Law Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to provide a culturally diverse workforce. We will not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
