Experienced Family Law Lawyer

St. Catharines, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$150,000–$180,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead and help grow the firm's family law practice in the Niagara Region, providing strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal services. Independently manage complex family law matters while supporting the firm's local presence and delivering strong client service.

Job details

About Our Client Our client is a respected and forward-thinking family law firm dedicated to providing compassionate, strategic, and results-driven legal services. With a strong reputation across Ontario, they're expanding their presence in St. Catharines - and are seeking a seasoned lawyer to help shape the firm's success in the Niagara Region. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Law Lawyer (10+ years) to take on a leadership role in a growing office. The ideal professional will bring deep expertise in family law and a genuine passion for helping families navigate complex legal matters - while playing a key role in building a thriving local practice. What You'll Bring Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Minimum 10 years of experience practicing family law Strong ties to the Niagara Region (local roots or prior experience preferred) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Tech-savvy and comfortable using modern legal tools Settlement-oriented mindset with excellent client communication and organizational skills Our Client's Core Values Compassionate: Treating others with empathy and respect Professional: Upholding the highest standards of ethics and service Accountable: Taking ownership of responsibilities and outcomes Driven: Pursuing excellence through proactive, goal-focused work Client-Focused: Putting clients' needs and satisfaction first Collaborative: Supporting one another to achieve collective success What's Offered A hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home and the firm's modern, newly renovated office Medical and dental benefits Paid professional dues and insurance Attainable billing targets that promote work-life balance A supportive, team-oriented environment An opportunity to shape and grow the firm's presence in the Niagara Region

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and have at least 10 years of family law experience. The role also calls for strong ties to the Niagara Region, independent working ability, comfort with modern legal tools, and excellent settlement, communication, and organizational skills.