Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Family Law Legal Assistant for our Downtown London office.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: London, ON (One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue)

About Us:

Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the lawyer’s calendar, schedule client meetings, court appearances, and other appointments.
• Maintain and organize client files (physical and digital), ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other third parties via phone, email, and correspondence.
• Track and manage deadlines, court dates, and bring-forward system for timely follow-ups.
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence
• Open and close files, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and legal standards.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized institution.
• 2-4 years of experience in family law or a similar legal environment
• Knowledge of family law procedures, forms, and filing processes
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 25th, 2025.

Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Corporate Law Clerk for our downtown London office.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: London, ON (One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue)

About Us:

Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Law Clerk or similar program
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant with a focus on Corporate Law
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to excellent client service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

The right candidate will be proficient in the following areas:

• Incorporation
• Amalgamation
• Share Purchase and Sale
• Annual Resolutions
• Drafting documents
• Maintaining and organizing corporate minute books
• Filings with appropriate agencies
• Business name registrations

Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 15th, 2025.

Cohen Highley LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Legal Assistant to join our Real Estate Department in our Downtown London office or our Kitchener office.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: London, ON (One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue) or Kitchener, ON.

About Us:

Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Law Clerk or similar program
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a legal setting seeing real estate deals through from start to finish
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The right candidate will be proficient in the following areas:

• Administration of sales, purchases, refinancing and mortgage files
• Completing residential and commercial deals
• Reporting and billing

Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 18th, 2025.

Cohen Highley LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.