Associate Lawyer

Associate Lawyer – Family Law
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 per year, based on experience

Our client is seeking an Associate Lawyer specialising in Family Law to join their growing firm based in Downtown Toronto. This role offers strong mentorship, meaningful file responsibility, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment.

Why Join

• Join a growing and well-supported family law practice that values quality work, professionalism, and long-term development.
• Benefit from a mentorship-driven environment that supports skill development, strategic thinking, and career progression.
• Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of family law matters with appropriate autonomy and guidance.
• Work within a collaborative, respectful team culture that values accountability, communication, and mutual support.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance without compromising professional growth.
• Access CPD funding and full coverage of LSO and LawPRO fees, demonstrating a genuine investment in your professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law files appropriate to level of experience, with mentorship and guidance as required.
• Apply a strong working knowledge of the Family Law Rules and relevant legislation.
• Conduct legal research, interpret legislation, identify relevant precedent, and apply findings to support effective case strategy.
• Draft high-quality court and settlement materials, including pleadings, motion materials, conference briefs, affidavits, mediation briefs, and settlement documentation.
• Prepare domestic contracts and agreements, including separation agreements, minutes of settlement, and supporting documentation.
• Draft and review financial documents, including Financial Statements and Net Family Property statements, consistent with experience level.
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients to ensure clarity around legal options, expectations, and next steps.
• Attend and participate in mediations, arbitrations, conferences, motions, and trials as required by file needs and experience.
• Coordinate with law clerks and administrative support to ensure deadlines are met and files progress efficiently.
• Participate in task-based work distribution, following instructions with appropriate oversight and accountability.
• Actively engage in a mentorship-based model, incorporating feedback and development goals into daily practice.

Requirements

• Family Lawyer with 2 to 6 years of proven success, demonstrating the ability to manage matters independently while continuing professional development.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Strong professionalism and client service skills, with clear, persuasive written and verbal communication abilities.
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking when handling complex matters, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail in evidence review, drafting, and financial disclosure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health benefits
• Competitive salary: $100,000 – $150,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• CPD financial support
• Coverage for LSO membership fees and LawPRO insurance premiums

If you are interested, please submit your application through our website at https://www.careers-page.com/inacre or by email to alex.pike@inacre.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Inacre Conseil Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in the selection and recruitment of personnel.

For more information, please contact Alex Pike by phone at (437) 370-3772.

At Inacre, we may use AI-powered tools to assist with some of the behind-the-scenes tasks in recruitment. These tools help us work more efficiently and stay organized, but all final hiring decisions are made by our team of real people.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.