Associate Family Lawyer

FAULKNER & VAN BARNEVELD Professional Corporation; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fee-split opportunity

Remote and in-office flexibility

Job summary

Faulkner & Van Barneveld Professional Corporation is a boutique family law firm seeking an Associate Lawyer to join the Barrie team. The candidate should have 2+ years in Family Law, with strong communication, mediation, and independent work skills.

The role offers a fee-split opportunity for a self-employed individual, with the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. Familiarity with CAS matters and filing is preferred, and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario is expected.

Qualifications

• Passion for Family Law with excellent communication and mediation skills.
• Ability to manage 25+ files independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the Family Law Act and CAS matters; filing Family Court documents.

Skills

Communication

Mediation

Self-motivation

Independent work

Caseload management

Amicus familiarity

File management

Creative problem solving

Tools

Amicus

Job description

Faulkner & Van Barneveld Professional Corporation is seeking a dedicated Associate Lawyer to join our team.

We are a small boutique law firm specializing in Family Law, located in the heart of downtown Barrie, Ontario. We pride ourselves on fostering an enjoyable workplace where professional growth is supported, and our strong commitment to client satisfaction provides a rewarding environment for career advancement.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A genuine passion for Family Law with excellent communication and mediation skills.
• Strong self-motivation and confidence, with the ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in a Family Law environment, including the ability to handle 25+ files independently.
• In-depth knowledge of the Family Law Act and experience with Children’s Aid Society (CAS) matters.
• Proficiency in filing Family Court documents.
• Willingness to work with both Legal Aid and private clients.
• Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box and find innovative solutions.
• Experience with legal software (familiarity with Amicus is an asset) and comprehensive file management.

This position is best suited for an individual with a minimum of 2 years' experience practicing Family Law. Please note: This is a fee-split opportunity for a self-employed individual, with the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. Basic administrative support is provided for both options.