Family Law Associate

Our client is a boutique law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, with an established family law practice. The firm assists clients with a wide range of family-related legal matters, including separation, divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and property-related issues.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an exceptional litigator with a strong interest in family law to join its busy family law practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of relevant experience and the ability to handle family law litigation matters effectively while providing practical, client-focused legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law disputes, including separation and divorce proceedings.

• Manage family law files from initial consultation through negotiation, settlement, or trial.

• Advise clients on child custody and parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, and property division.

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, affidavits, financial statements, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.

• Conduct legal research and develop appropriate litigation strategies.

• Represent clients at court appearances, conferences, motions, and trials.

• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.

• Review financial disclosure and assess issues involving family assets, liabilities, and support obligations.

• Maintain effective client relationships and provide regular updates on case progress.

• Manage deadlines, court filings, and multiple active matters efficiently.

• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and support staff to deliver effective legal services.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3-8 years of experience practising family law.

• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

• Strong family law litigation and advocacy experience.

• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of Ontario family law legislation, court procedures, and Family Law Rules.

• Strong client-management and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a confident family law litigator who can manage files independently, communicate effectively with clients, and handle contested family law matters. Experience with complex parenting disputes, financial disclosure, support claims, property division, and settlement negotiations would be valuable.

Location: Vaughan, ON L4L 8A8

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.