Family Law Associate

Oshawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Manage an active family law caseload involving custody, support, property division, and divorce, and represent clients in conferences, motions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and court. Draft and review legal documents, advise clients on case strategy and status, negotiate with opposing counsel, liaise with court staff, and oversee assigned clerks and legal assistants.

Job details

Our Client Is a family law firm based in Oshawa Responsibilities Manage an active caseload of family law files (custody, support, property division, divorce) Represent clients at case conferences, motions, settlement conferences, mediation, arbitration, TMC, and court Draft and review pleadings, financial statements, and settlement agreements Advise clients directly on case strategy, options, and status Liaise with opposing counsel and court staff, and negotiate resolutions where appropriate Direct and review the work of clerks and legal assistants assigned to files Requirements Licensed to practice law in Ontario (member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario) 2+ years of family law litigation experience preferred Experience appearing independently at conferences, motions, and hearings Experience with CLIO is an asset Strong drafting and negotiation skills

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario; at least two years of family law litigation experience is preferred. Candidates should have experience independently appearing at conferences, motions, and hearings, along with strong drafting and negotiation skills; experience with Clio is an asset.