Family Law Litigation Associate Lawyer

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 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 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The role involves advising clients on family law matters and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and domestic contracts. The associate will represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings while providing strategic legal advice.

Job details

We are seeking a Family Law Litigation Associate with 3+ years of Ontario family law litigation experience, strong analytical and advocacy skills, and experience handling complex matters from legal research and drafting through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances. Responsibilities Advise and support clients on a broad range of family law matters. Draft and negotiate domestic contracts, pleadings, Factums, legal opinions, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research, analyze complex issues, and provide strategic legal advice. Attend mediations, arbitrations, negotiations, and court hearings. Advocate effectively for clients and respond promptly to client communications. Assess new legislation and its potential impact on specific demographic groups. Qualifications LL.B. or JD and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 3+ years of family law litigation experience. Strong litigation, drafting, negotiation, analytical, and business skills. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and advocacy skills. Ability to prioritize competing demands and work effectively under pressure. Comfortable with virtual and in-person hearings, negotiations, and meetings. Proficiency in DivorceMate, PCLaw, DocuSign, Adobe, Zoom, and Office 365. Strong organization, file management, and client service skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a law degree (LL.B. or JD) and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. A minimum of 3 years of family law litigation experience and proficiency in legal software like DivorceMate and PCLaw are required.