Family Law Associate

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Represent clients in family law disputes and manage cases from consultation through negotiation, settlement, or trial, including advising on parenting, support, and property matters. Draft legal documents, conduct research, develop litigation strategies, appear in court, negotiate settlements, review financial disclosures, and maintain client relationships while managing multiple files and deadlines.

Job details

Our client is a boutique law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, with an established family law practice. The firm assists clients with a wide range of family-related legal matters, including separation, divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and property-related issues. Position Overview Our client is seeking an exceptional litigator with a strong interest in family law to join its busy family law practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of relevant experience and the ability to handle family law litigation matters effectively while providing practical, client-focused legal advice. Key Responsibilities Represent clients in family law disputes, including separation and divorce proceedings. Manage family law files from initial consultation through negotiation, settlement, or trial. Advise clients on child custody and parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, and property division. Draft and review pleadings, motions, affidavits, financial statements, settlement agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and develop appropriate litigation strategies. Represent clients at court appearances, conferences, motions, and trials. Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes. Review financial disclosure and assess issues involving family assets, liabilities, and support obligations. Maintain effective client relationships and provide regular updates on case progress. Manage deadlines, court filings, and multiple active matters efficiently. Work collaboratively with other lawyers and support staff to deliver effective legal services. Qualifications And Requirements 3-8 years of experience practising family law. Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Strong family law litigation and advocacy experience. Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Knowledge of Ontario family law legislation, court procedures, and Family Law Rules. Strong client-management and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and tight deadlines. Professional judgment, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a confident family law litigator who can manage files independently, communicate effectively with clients, and handle contested family law matters. Experience with complex parenting disputes, financial disclosure, support claims, property division, and settlement negotiations would be valuable. Location: Vaughan, ON L4L 8A8

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3–8 years of family law practice and a license in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Candidates should have strong litigation and advocacy experience, knowledge of Ontario family law and court procedures, excellent research, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with sound professional judgment.