Family Law Associate

About the role

Our practice serves a mix of private and legal aid clients, so you'll gain broad, hands-on family law experience across a varied caseload.

Tasks

• Carry your own family law files from intake through resolution.
• Handle matters including separation, divorce, custody and access (decision-making and parenting time), support, and property division.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, conferences, motions, and court.
• Draft pleadings, agreements, financial statements, and correspondence.
• Handle a mix of private-retainer and Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) certificate matters (our team handles all legal aid billing - you focus on the legal work).
• Provide clear, compassionate client communication and strong file management.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of hands-on FAMILY LAW experience. We are not considering 2-4 year calls who do not have direct family law experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Currently on the Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) roster.
• Able to work independently with full carriage of files and to handle all court attendances on your own.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Organized, self-managing, and genuinely client-focused.
• Experience with Clio is an asset.

Schedule

• In-Office

Pay

• Salary starting at $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

How to apply

• Email your resume

Location

• Toronto