Family Law Attorney

Pay: CA$110,000.00 - CA$145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected family law team focused exclusively on helping clients through some of the most important moments of their lives.
• Handle meaningful, sophisticated family law matters with strong mentorship and support from experienced lawyers.
• Enjoy a realistic annual billable target that promotes work-life balance while offering exceptional bonus potential.
• Earn a generous 40% bonus on billable hours above target after onboarding and ramp-up.
• Build a long-term career with clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and your development is a priority.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Full-time in-office attendance is required during your first three months for training and onboarding, followed by a hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week.

Note: Applicants must have at least 3 years of recent family law experience and be licensed to practice law in Ontario. Candidates from private practice, solo practice, or in-house backgrounds are welcome if they meet the experience requirements.

About Us

We are a dedicated family law practice committed to helping individuals and families navigate separation, divorce, parenting matters, support issues, and property division with compassion, professionalism, and practical solutions. We believe in delivering outstanding client service while fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where our lawyers can thrive. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in a wide range of family law matters including separation, divorce, parenting, child support, spousal support, and property division.
• Manage your own caseload while receiving support from experienced colleagues.
• Draft pleadings, agreements, motions, financial statements, and other family law documents.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation, case conferences, and court appearances.
• Build trusted client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective legal strategies and achieve positive client outcomes.
• Maintain accurate file management and meet professional and ethical obligations.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario.
• 3+ years of recent family law experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Organized with strong case management skills.
• Comfortable managing files independently while working collaboratively with a team.
• Courtroom experience is an asset.
• More senior family law experience is highly welcomed.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We value collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Our lawyers enjoy a supportive culture, manageable billable expectations, meaningful client work, and outstanding earning potential through a highly rewarding bonus structure. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in clients' lives while building a successful long-term career.

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Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision care

Requirements: Must haves: Ontario Bar, 3+ years of family law exp

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 years: CAD $110,000–$120,000 + bonus

• 6 to 10 years: CAD $125,000–$145,000 + bonus

• 10+ years: CAD $150,000+ + bon

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Exclusive family law firm seeking an Ontario-licensed lawyer with 3+ years of recent family law experience. Hybrid role based primarily in St. Catharines with low annual billable expectations and exceptional bonus potential. Open to candidates from private practice, solo, or in-house backgrounds.

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• Client job title: Family Law Attorney

• Location: St. Catherines

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3+

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• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

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