Associate Lawyer - Family Law

Job summary

Establish and lead the firm's Family Law services, independently manage a broad family law caseload, and represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings. Provide practical, compassionate legal advice, prepare legal documents, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with colleagues across other practice areas.

Job details

568 Christina Street N, Sarnia, ON, N7T 5W6 Build and Lead Our Family Law Services As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to establish and lead Family Law services within our practice. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial lawyer who is excited by the prospect of building a practice, developing long-term client relationships, and shaping the future of a growing firm. While our firm has an established reputation in Corporate and Commercial Law, Employment Law, Wills and Estates, Estate Administration, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, and Notary Services; Family Law represents an important new chapter in our strategic growth. Joining our firm means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and genuine relationships. This is more than a traditional associate role. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, values client relationships, and is motivated by the opportunity to develop a thriving Family Law portfolio within a well-established firm. Manage a Broad Range Of Family Law Matters, Including Divorce and separation Parenting and decision-making responsibility Child and spousal support Property division Domestic contracts Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, case conferences, settlement conferences, motions, and court proceedings. Provide practical, strategic, and compassionate legal advice tailored to each client's circumstances. Draft pleadings, affidavits, financial statements, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents. Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication. Collaborate with colleagues across our Corporate, Employment, Real Estate, and Wills and Estates practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients. The Successful Candidate Will Have Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. A minimum of three years' experience practising Family Law in Ontario. Demonstrated ability to independently manage a family law caseload. Strong advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills. Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and organizational abilities. Exceptional communication skills with a client-focused approach. Experience with family court procedures and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation. Open Apply to: andrea@falderlaw.com.

What you’ll do

Establish and lead the firm's Family Law services, independently manage a broad family law caseload, and represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings. Provide practical, compassionate legal advice, prepare legal documents, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with colleagues across other practice areas.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and have at least three years of experience practising Family Law in Ontario. They must be able to independently manage a caseload and demonstrate strong advocacy, negotiation, dispute resolution, research, drafting, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills.

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law
• Caseload Management
• Advocacy
• Negotiation
• Dispute Resolution
• Mediation
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Client Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Family Court Procedures

Job areas

• Legal
• Management & Leadership