Family Lawyer

Family Law Associate

Location: Midtown Toronto

Experience: 1–5 years

Work Arrangement: Full-time, in office five days per week

The Opportunity

A highly regarded boutique family law firm located at Yonge and Eglinton, is seeking a Family Law Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its growing team.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced family law practitioners on a broad range of sophisticated matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship and the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills within a collegial, specialized firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters with an appropriate level of independence and partner supervision
• Advise clients on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, financial statements, conference briefs, domestic contracts and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare written opinions and litigation materials
• Represent clients at case conferences, settlement conferences, motions and other court appearances
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and settlement discussions
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts and other professionals
• Develop practical and strategic solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances
• Maintain organized files and meet all procedural and court-imposed deadlines

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of post-call family law experience
• Experience handling both contested and uncontested family law matters
• Strong drafting, research, negotiation and oral advocacy skills
• Experience appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and/or Superior Court of Justice
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive and emotionally complex matters professionally
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing competing deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned matters

Why Join?

• Work exclusively within a respected and experienced family law team
• Gain exposure to litigation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration
• Receive mentorship from practitioners recognized for their advocacy and contributions to the family law bar
• Handle sophisticated files involving parenting, support and complex financial issues
• Build direct client relationships and develop increasing responsibility
• Join a supportive, collaborative boutique environment in a convenient Midtown Toronto location

This is a full-time position requiring attendance at the firm’s Midtown Toronto office five days per week.