Family Law Associate
JOB_53851361124039Job type
PermanentLocation
TorontoProfession
LegalIndustry
Legal PracticePay
$120,000-170,000
Family Law Associate, Downtown Toronto
Your new company
Join a highly respected boutique family law firm known for its supportive culture, exceptional mentorship, and genuine commitment to helping lawyers build long, fulfilling careers. This firm is dedicated to developing its people—whether your passion is advocacy, drafting, strategy, or appearing in court, there is a place for you to thrive.
You’ll work closely with an experienced Partner who is invested in your growth, ensuring you receive meaningful mentorship, hands‑on training, and ongoing career development opportunities. With flexible working arrangements, no billable target, and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance, this is a rare opportunity for a family law lawyer seeking both professional advancement and workplace wellbeing.
Your new role
As a Family Law Associate with 2–6 years of experience, you will work exclusively on private client matters and be integrated into a busy, sophisticated family law practice. Your work will be tailored to your strengths and interests—you may argue motions, run smaller matters independently, participate in mediations and arbitrations, or focus on research and drafting behind the scenes.
You’ll be paired with a Partner who will ensure you receive the right level of mentorship, exposure, and support. This role is ideal for someone who wants high‑quality files, meaningful courtroom experience (if desired), and an environment that emphasizes professional development over billable pressure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing private family law files with Partner oversight
- Drafting pleadings, affidavits, and detailed financial and legal analyses
- Attending court, mediations, and arbitrations (to the degree you prefer)
- Conducting legal research and preparing persuasive written materials
- Supporting strategic decision‑making in active matters
- Contributing to a collaborative, team‑oriented culture
This position offers hybrid work, flexible hours, and a competitive compensation range of $120,000–$170,000, plus discretionary bonus.
What you'll need to succeed
You will excel in this role if you bring:
- 2–6 years of experience practicing family law
- Exposure to private family law matters including motions, conferences, drafting, and client management
- Strong writing skills and sound judgment
- A growth mindset and interest in long‑term career development
- A collaborative, professional attitude and excellent communication
- The ability to manage deadlines and work independently when required
- Enthusiasm for either advocacy or behind‑the‑scenes work—this firm supports both paths
What you'll get in return
- A highly competitive salary of $130,000–$180,000, plus discretionary bonus
- No billable target—a rare and meaningful benefit
- A hybrid work model and flexible working hours
- Exceptional mentorship, including being paired with a Partner
- A personalized career path—whether you want to litigate, argue pieces of motions, or focus on drafting, the firm will support your growth
- A collaborative environment that values professional development, balance, and long‑term success
- The opportunity to work on interesting, high‑quality private client files with a respected family law team
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Family Law AssociateJOB_538513611240392026-03-302026-06-29
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Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone: 6473626850JOB_53851361124039