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We are an established full-service firm with three offices within Toronto, Barrie and Whitby, offering legal practice in more than 20 specialities and an array of sub-specialties handling cross-border transactions.

We enjoy all of the advantages and amenities of a downtown firm with a completely automated office and full technical and administrative support.  Our locations are an advantage to our staff who seek to avoid the hassles of working downtown.

We pride ourselves on having a relaxed and informal atmosphere where people will enjoy their work.  Most of us have been working here for a long, long time.  To see pictures of some of our firm events, visit our Facebook Page

We are able to offer our employees all the challenge, opportunity, diversity and growth that they are looking for.  We continue to grow so, there’s no better time to build your career at DSF. We are now among the largest employers in the Don Mills area of Toronto.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with full technical, administrative and peer support. Enjoy all the advantages and amenities of a downtown firm, in a relaxed, informal atmosphere from a convenient and accessible location in North York.

 

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Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 60 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes bankruptcy/insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labour law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury, wills and estates, and tax law.

We are seeking an Estate Litigation lawyer to join our successful and growing team. The ideal candidate will have a full portable practice and 5+ years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, trust arrangements and estate litigation.

We offer significant advancement opportunities, an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support necessary to work on complex and challenging files.

To apply, please email your resume to karen.melo@devrylaw.ca. Please quote “Estate Litigation Lawyer” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 60 lawyers. The firm has several practice areas, including corporate/commercial, commercial lending, commercial litigation, employment law, bankruptcy and insolvency, condominium law, family law, wills and estates, personal injury, commercial and residential real estate, tax, immigration and planning and development. 

The firm is seeking an Articling Student to join our team in the Toronto office in 2025-2026. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and growing environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, flexible, have strong interpersonal skills, and have an appetite to gain invaluable hands-on experience. 

To apply, please email your application package to karen.melo@devrylaw.ca by October 14, 2024. Please include “Articling Student 2025-2026” in the e-mail subject line. Your application package must include: 

  • Resume and cover letter 
  • Undergraduate and law school transcripts 
  • List of upper year courses 
  • Writing sample 
  • List of references 
  • Reference letters will be considered but are not required. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries.  

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment. 

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 60 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes bankruptcy/insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labour law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury, wills and estates, and tax law.

We are seeking a Municipal Planning and Condo Development Lawyer to join our team. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of municipal and planning law, including land use litigation, expropriation, environmental matters and appearances before various courts and administrative tribunals, in particular the OMB. The successful candidate will also be involved in condominium development matters, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, plans of subdivision, severance, variance, site plan matters and in structuring and negotiating, and development agreements. Applicants must have excellent advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a partial or full practice/portable book of business with at least 3 years of experience related legal experience.

We are conveniently located in North York and provide all the advantages and amenities of a downtown firm in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support necessary to work on complex and challenging files.

We require in-office attendance of at least 3 days per week.

To apply, please email your resume to karen.melo@devrylaw.ca. Please quote “Municipal Planning and Condo Development Lawyer” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 60 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes bankruptcy/insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labour law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury, wills and estates, and tax law.

We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join our team in our Commercial Real Estate Law practice group. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

  • Diploma from a recognized Ontario Law Clerk program;
  • At least 3 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Law;
  • Experience working on complex real estate and land development transactions;
  • Ability to handle files independently or as part of a team;
  • Residential Real Estate law experience would be an asset;
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team environment.

We are conveniently located in North York and provide all the advantages and amenities of a downtown firm in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support necessary to work on complex and challenging files.

We require in-office attendance of at least 3 days per week.

To apply, please email your resume to karen.melo@devrylaw.ca. Please quote “Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 70 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes bankruptcy/insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labour law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury, wills and estates, and tax law.

We are seeking a Family Law Clerk to join our team in our family practice. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and growing environment.

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

  • Diploma from a recognized Ontario Law Clerk program certified with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience working as a family law clerk;
  • Solid understanding of family law procedures and processes, including the Family Law Rules;
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team environment.

We are conveniently located in North York and provide all the advantages and amenities of a downtown firm in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support necessary to work on complex and challenging files.

To apply, please email your resume to karen.melo@devrylaw.ca. Please quote “Family Law Clerk ” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 72 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes corporate/commercial law, bankruptcy/insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labor law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury, wills and estates, and tax law.

We are seeking a corporate lawyer to join our legal team in our Barrie location. As the ideal candidate, you will have at least 5+ years of related experience in private practice and will also have good business instincts, excellent drafting and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to handle files independently and as part of a team. Experience in real estate is an asset.*

This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved in corporate organizations, and re-organizations, structured financings and private placements, business acquisitions and dispositions, and in drafting and negotiating all manner of general corporate and commercial agreements.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support. Enjoy all the advantages and amenities in a relaxed, informal atmosphere from our convenient downtown Barrie location. Please forward your resume to the attention of Mimi Stellino mimi.stellino@devrylaw.ca.

Job Type: Full-time

We are an established court reporting office located in Whitby searching for part time certified Court Reporters to work in our Toronto, Whitby and Barrie locations. The ideal candidates will be professional, personable and punctual, will be familiar with legal terminology, will have excellent listening and comprehension skills and will take pride in their work. Experience in producing certified court transcripts and experience using digital recording equipment is a must.

If you are interested in exploring this career opportunity with our team, please forward your c.v.by fax to (416) 449-7071 or e-mail attn: Mimi Stellino. We appreciate all resumes, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

ARTICLING & STUDENTS

As a mid-sized full service law firm, our articling students have the opportunity to be exposed to all areas of practice in the firm. Although we may utilize a rotation to give students access to a broad and comprehensive articling experience, DSF maintains an informal component to the articling program. By allowing an informal component to the program, students are able to gain greater access to areas and practices of particular interest.

Many of the lawyers at DSF have also articled here. Our firm invests a tremendous amount of resources into the articling program as we look to our students as a key component of the firm’s continued growth. We endeavour to give our articling students the independence and the ability to make decisions that impact the matters in which they are involved. Lawyers are decision makers and we want to ensure that the necessary skills are learned from the beginning.

Our articling students gain court experience, as well as meet and communicate with clients, lawyers and representatives from outside the firm on the matter in which they are involved. Some of our articling student’s responsibilities include: Weekly attendance at examinations and motions, carriage of small claims court files, and writing articles for our quarterly newsletter. They also assist on motions, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, trials (preparing materials, negotiating with opposing parties, and attending), and conduct research.

DSF offers a salary competitive with other mid-sized Toronto firms, and pays the tuition of the bar admission course regardless of hire-back. Salary is not paid during the bar admission course.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is seeking summer law students to join its team in 2025. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and growing environment. We have opportunities at our Toronto, and Barrie offices. Consistent with our commitment to developing and retaining talent, we will look to our summer students to fill future articling positions.


The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

  • Enrolled in second year of law school
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
  • Strong analytical abilities

To apply, please email your application package to karen.melo@devrylaw.ca by December. Please include “Summer Law Student” in the e-mail subject line. Your application package must include:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Undergraduate and law  school transcripts
  • List of references
  • Anticipated third year law school courses
  • A writing sample and reference letters are optional.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

DSF complies with the guidelines of the Law Society of Ontario in the recruitment of articling students. The guidelines can be found at www.lsuc.on.ca.  Applications are due by July 6th and interviews will be conducted during the week of August 13th.

The deadline for submitting summer student applications is November 14th. We typically conduct interviews in December and January and try our best to accommodate out of town students.

Applications should include the following:

  • cover letter
  • resume
  • copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts, as well as graduate transcripts if applicable
  • a list of courses you are planning to take in your third year of law school

Reference letters are welcomed, but not required.

For all job postings and inquiries, please contact:

MIMI STELLINO

H.R. Manager
Devry Smith Frank LLP
95 Barber Greene Road
Suite 100
Toronto, ON, M3C 3E9
Phone: 416-446-5814
E-mail: mimi.stellino@devrylaw.ca

You are welcome to submit your applications either through regular mail or e-mail