Family Lawyer

Elm Law; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plan options

Flexibility & autonomy

Job summary

Elm Law is a women-run, tech-forward family litigation firm in Ontario, offering remote work with access to a satellite office. We seek a skilled Family Lawyer (3+ years) who can manage own book or work with our established files, in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

You’ll represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support, while leveraging modern tools to stay organized and efficient. Remote work is supported, with occasional in-person sessions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law litigation experience in good standing with the LSO.
• Ability to conduct in-person consultations at satellite office in St. Catharine’s.
• Entrepreneurial and tech-forward mindset with remote work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and adoption.
• Independently manage a diverse caseload of family law litigation files.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Draft and review legal documents, including separation agreements, parenting plans, and court filings.
• Strategize, draft, and argue family law matters, including motions, case conferences, and trials.
• Work directly with clients, providing practical and results-oriented advice.
• Proactively seek growth opportunities through networking, referrals, or innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with a supportive, entrepreneurial team of legal professionals.

Skills

Family law litigation

Autonomous work

Client relationships

Growth mindset

Tech-forward environment

Education

Ontario LSO in good standing

Law degree

Tools

Monday.com

Soluno

Divorcemate Cloud

Co-Counsel

Google Workspace

AI Technology

Job description

Location: Greater Niagara Region, Ontario (Remote position with access to satellite office)

Employment Type: Full-time, start date to be arranged in the new two months

Compensation: Competitive, fee-based

Perks: Benefit plan options, flexibility & autonomy

Women-Run, Tech-Forward Family Litigation Firm

Who We Are

We are a close-knit women-led, growth-driven law firm specializing in estate litigation and family law. We have collaborative lawyers, mediators and litigation specialists. Each lawyer builds their practice in their own way and we support them to practice law while we deal with the business aspects of the firm.

We believe in entrepreneurial thinking, efficiency, and innovation —leveraging technology to streamline our practice. We use Monday.com, Soluno, AI Technology, Divorcemate Cloud, Co-Counsel and Google Workspace to allow remote work and stay organized, efficient, and ahead of the game.

Who You Are

We are seeking a skilled and entrepreneurial Family Law Lawyer who can either bring their own client base ("book of business") or take advantage of our firm’s established client files. You’re an experienced Family Lawyer (3+ years) who is committed to providing client-centered representation through adaptable in-person and virtual meeting options when applicable. You’re ambitious, ready to hit the ground running , and want the freedom to grow your practice—without the burden of day-to-day business management. You thrive in a tech-forward environment , value efficiency, and are driven to make an impact in your clients’ lives.

This role offers the flexibility to work independently while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive environment. Whether you already have an established network or are eager to grow one, we are here to provide you with the tools and resources to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and adoption.
• Independently manage a diverse caseload of family law litigation files
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Draft and review legal documents, including separation agreements, parenting plans, and court filings.
• Strategize, draft, and argue family law matters, including motions, case conferences, and trials
• Work directly with clients, providing practical and results-oriented advice
• Proactively seek growth opportunities , whether through networking, referrals, or innovative approaches
• Collaborate with a supportive, entrepreneurial team of legal professionals

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3+ years of family law litigation experience in good standing with the LSO
• Ability to complete in-person consultations and appointments at our satellite office space in St. Catherine’s
• Strong litigation, advocacy, and client management skills
• Ability to hit the ground running and work autonomously
• Growth-focused and eager to take control of your career

What We Offer

• Built in file load, so you can hit the ground running with all hardware/software provided for your home office
• Benefit plan options for your health and well-being
• Administrative, marketing & business support —so you can focus on practicing law
• The freedom to build your own practice —without the headaches of running a business