Family Lawyer

Levitt, Lightman, Dewar & Graham LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based commission

Health and dental benefits

Paid parking

In-office position with hybrid flexibility

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Etobicoke is seeking a family lawyer to take ownership of their family law practice. This role provides the opportunity to leverage an established name with over 75 years of community trust, built-in infrastructure, and existing referral networks. Candidates should possess 3-5 years' experience in family law and be able to independently run files. The firm offers a performance-based commission structure, health benefits, and a collaborative team environment. Flexible work options are also available once performance is demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a family lawyer.
• Comfortable in court and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Handle full range of family law matters.
• Build and grow your practice area.

Skills

Independently run files

Experience in family law

Court experience

Negotiation skills

Clear communication

Cultural fit in small office

Tech-savvy

Social media comfort

Job description

We are an Etobicoke-based law firm proudly serving the Etobicoke community since 1949. While our core practice areas are wills and estates, real estate, and business law, we've built a strong family law reputation over the past several decades. Our family law partners have recently moved on, but many of the goodwill, referral networks, and community trust remain.

We're looking for the right family lawyer to take ownership of this practice and build on what's already here.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to step into an established family law practice without starting from scratch. You'll have:

• A respected firm name with 75+ years of community trust
• Built-in infrastructure and support systems
• Existing referral networks in Etobicoke and the GTA
• The freedom to run your practice your way within a collaborative team
• Potential for dedicated support staff as your practice grows

You’ll handle the full range of family law matters: separation and divorce, custody and access, child and spousal support, property division and equalization, cohabitation and marriage agreements, and dispute resolution.

Who You Are

• Member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
• Able to run files independently from day one
• Experienced across all areas of family law, with a minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a family lawyer
• Comfortable in court, at the negotiation table, and in client meetings
• Someone who values transparency, compassion, and clear communication
• A cultural fit for a small, close-knit office where everyone gets along
• Tech-savvy and forward thinking
• Bonus: comfortable with social media and online presence
• Down-to-earth, collaborative, sense of humor, and team-oriented

What We Offer

• Performance-based commission: percentage of collections over $200K annually
• Monthly collection expectation: ~$20k, with significant upside potential
• Health and dental benefits
• In-office position with hybrid flexibility once you've proven you can manage the workload
• A supportive team environment with low turnover
• The opportunity to build and own a practice area within an established firm
• Paid parking

Why Us?

Often family lawyers at large firms lack autonomy, or they start their own practice and scramble for clients. This role offers something different: step into infrastructure that's already built, with a reputation you can leverage from day one.

You’ll have the support of a team, the freedom to grow your client base, and the stability of a 75-year-old firm behind you. We’re modernizing, innovating, and looking for someone who can grow with us. We need someone who shares our values of honesty, efficiency, and personal service.

If you’re ready to take ownership, build something meaningful, and work with people who value competence and character equally, we want to hear from you.