Family Lawyer

Minted Search Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minted Search Group in Midtown Toronto is seeking a Family Law Associate with 2–5 years of post-call experience to join a respected boutique practice. You will handle a broad range of matters with mentorship and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes client-focused advocacy, collaboration, and managing complex files from start to finish in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of post-call family law experience.
• Experience handling both contested and uncontested matters.
• Strong drafting, research, negotiation and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and/or Superior Court of Justice.
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive and emotionally complex matters professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing competing deadlines.
• Able to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters with independence and partner supervision.
• Advise clients on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, and support.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, financial statements and other documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written opinions and materials.
• Represent clients at conferences, motions and court appearances.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and settlements.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts and professionals.
• Develop practical and strategic solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances.
• Maintain organized files and meet deadlines.

Skills

Family law experience

Drafting

Research

Oral advocacy

Job description

Work Arrangement: Full-time, in office five days per week

The Opportunity

A highly regarded boutique family law firm located at Yonge and Eglinton, is seeking a Family Law Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its growing team.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced family law practitioners on a broad range of sophisticated matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship and the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills within a collegial, specialized firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters with an appropriate level of independence and partner supervision
• Advise clients on separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, financial statements, conference briefs, domestic contracts and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare written opinions and litigation materials
• Represent clients at case conferences, settlement conferences, motions and other court appearances
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and settlement discussions
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts and other professionals
• Develop practical and strategic solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances
• Maintain organized files and meet all procedural and court-imposed deadlines

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of post-call family law experience
• Experience handling both contested and uncontested family law matters
• Strong drafting, research, negotiation and oral advocacy skills
• Experience appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and/or Superior Court of Justice
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive and emotionally complex matters professionally
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing competing deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned matters

Why Join?

• Work exclusively within a respected and experienced family law team
• Gain exposure to litigation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration
• Receive mentorship from practitioners recognized for their advocacy and contributions to the family law bar
• Handle sophisticated files involving parenting, support and complex financial issues
• Build direct client relationships and develop increasing responsibilityJoin a supportive, collaborative boutique environment in a convenient Midtown Toronto location

This is a full-time position requiring attendance at the firm’s Midtown Toronto office five days per week.