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Associate Lawyer - Family Law

Sudbury, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 2, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Manage a comprehensive family law caseload from intake to resolution, including court appearances and mediations. Draft legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and domestic contracts while providing practical advice to clients.

Job details

Associate Lawyer – Family Law MPM Law is seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer to join its growing family law practice in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time role with a mix of litigation and negotiation work for clients across Northern Ontario. Key responsibilities Manage a family law caseload (separation, divorce, parenting, support, property) from intake to resolution, including negotiations, mediations, and court appearances. Draft pleadings, affidavits, conference briefs, domestic contracts, and opinions with minimal supervision. Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, providing clear, practical advice and realistic expectations. Stay current with developments in Ontario family law, the Family Law Rules, and related practice directions. Contribute to workflow improvements, precedents, and (if desired) limited business development or content creation. Qualifications LL.B./J.D. and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 2–5 years of post-call experience in family law in Ontario; candidates with strong clinical/articling experience in family law may also be considered. Comfortable handling a busy, deadline-driven practice with significant autonomy and judgment. Strong advocacy (written and oral), negotiation, and file-organization skills, with attention to detail. Demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and cultural humility when working with diverse and sometimes vulnerable clients. Compensation and how to apply Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits and potential for bonusus. Flexible work arrangements may be available, with an expectation of regular in-person work in Sudbury for court and client needs. To apply, please submit your cover letter and résumé, in one PDF, to info@mpmlaw.ca with the subject line “Associate Lawyer – Family Law”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a LL.B./J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Candidates should have 2-5 years of post-call experience in Ontario family law.