Multi-Residential Housing Legal Assistant
Salary Range: $46,000 – $55,000

Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Legal Assistant to fill an existing vacancy in our Multi-Residential Housing Department out of our Downtown London Office. This position requires the successful candidate to be in office full-time.

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 1-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• 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

What you can expect in this position:

• Corresponding with Clients, Opposing Counsel, Courts and Service Providers
• Maintaining a bring forward system
• Preparing Correspondence
• Opening and Closing files
• Billings
• Scheduling Appointments

Deadline for submissions is May 18^th, 2026.

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

Cohen Highley LLP does not actively use Artificial Intelligence for job advertisements, candidate screening, recruitment, or selection.

Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Family Law Lawyer to fill an existing vacancy. This position will be based in our Kitchener office.

Our Family Law group provides strategic, compassionate, and results-focused representation to individuals navigating a wide range of family law matters. We assist clients in disputes arising from the breakdown of personal relationships, including separation and divorce, parenting and decision-making issues, child and spousal support, property division, and domestic contracts. Our work also includes complex and high‑conflict matters before the Courts and applicable tribunals, with a focus on achieving practical, durable outcomes while protecting our clients’ rights and interests.

We are dedicated to our clients and tailor solutions to their specific needs to help them achieve their goals. We understand that every client’s matter is unique. We tailor our approach to each client’s objectives and deliver clear, practical advice at every step, whether the best path is negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• Self-motivated
• Excellent client service skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. You will be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for someone who shares our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect. The right candidate will bring an established practice that will benefit from Cohen Highley LLP’s platform to support further growth, including a collaborative team of experienced litigators, internal referral opportunities, and the operational and marking support needed to help the candidate expand their practice within the firm and region.

Salary Range: $115,000 – $165,000 with the opportunity for additional compensation and bonus depending on performance metrics.

Deadline for submissions is May 19, 2026.

For more information about Cohen Highley, please visit our website at www.cohenhighley.com.

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

Cohen Highley LLP does not actively use Artificial Intelligence for job advertisements, candidate screening, recruitment or selection.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1