Family Law Associate Lawyer

Burlington, ON
On-site
Posted Nov 11, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

Provide strategic legal advice and representation to family law clients, and prepare, review, and organize legal documents and disclosure materials. Conduct legal research, advocate for clients, maintain professional relationships, and keep accurate time dockets and records.

Job details

We are seeking Family Law Associates to join a focused law firm that is committed to investing in the professional development and success of its lawyers. Opportunities are available at both the Junior (0-3 years) and Intermediate (3-10 years) levels. Responsibilities Provide timely, comprehensive, and strategic legal advice and representation to family law clients. Stay current with applicable case law, statutes, rules, and regulations. Prepare and review pleadings, affidavits, briefs, facta, and other legal materials. Organize and review disclosure documentation. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and other professionals. Conduct legal research and support client matters through effective advocacy and drafting. Maintain accurate time dockets and records. Qualifications Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario as a barrister and solicitor. Junior Associate: 0-3 years of family law practice experience. Intermediate Associate: 3-10 years of family law practice experience. Strong oral advocacy, written communication, drafting, and legal research skills. Solid work ethic, exceptional time-management skills, and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with current legal software; PC Law is not used.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be members in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario as barristers and solicitors, with 0–3 years of family law experience for junior roles or 3–10 years for intermediate roles. Strong advocacy, communication, drafting, research, time-management, and organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in current legal software; PC Law is not used.