Company Description: We are a growing law firm based in Kitchener, currently a close-knit team of one lawyer and one law clerk. As we expand, we're looking for an early-career lawyer who wants more than a job — someone who wants to build real expertise in family law, work directly alongside the firm's principal, and grow into a long-term role as the practice grows.

This is a rare opportunity to get hands-on experience and mentorship that's hard to find at a larger firm, where junior lawyers can spend years doing document review before they see a client. Here, you'll be in the room from day one.

Role Description: We're hiring a junior Associate Lawyer to join our family law practice. You'll work closely with our principal lawyer on active files, build your own case management skills, and develop a genuine specialization in family law — with the training, mentorship, and support to get there.

This role suits a lawyer who is early in their career (newly called to the bar through approximately 3 years' experience) and is motivated to grow their practice within a firm that will invest directly in their development.

What You'll Do

- Collaborate with the principal lawyer and law clerk on active family law files, from intake through resolution or litigation as required
- Conduct legal research and draft explicit, practical legal advice and correspondence for clients
- Prepare agreements, pleadings, motions, financial statements, and other family law court documents
- Attend client meetings, case conferences, and court appearances alongside or under the guidance of the principal lawyer
- Manage your own growing caseload as your experience and confidence develop




- Contribute to the firm's processes and culture as an early member of a growing team

Qualifications
- Licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 0–3 years of legal experience; prior exposure to family law is an asset but not required — we are looking for someone who wants to build this expertise, not someone who already has it
- Strong legal research, writing, and client communication skills
- Genuine interest in family law as a long-term area of practice with the ability to work compassionately with individuals and families.
- Effective case management skills, including organization, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines .
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small firm environment, demonstrate sound judgment, and uphold high ethical and confidentiality standards.
- Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with clients in the Kitchener–Waterloo area and environs; familiarity with local court processes is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits We know junior lawyers are evaluating more than base salary, so here's what the full package looks like:

Base salary: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience

Performance bonus:



Additional compensation tied to billings and client origination — as your caseload and client relationships grow, so does your earning potential

Professional development, fully covered:

- Law Society of Ontario annual fees
- Professional liability insurance (LawPRO)
- CPD/continuing education courses, with a focus on family law–specific trainings

Direct mentorship: Regular, hands-on mentorship from the firm's principal lawyer — not a rotation through a training program, but real-time guidance on real files Growth path: A defined trajectory from associate toward greater case ownership and, for the right person, a long-term future in the firm as it expands — including potential partnership track

Additional benefits

- Paid vacation
- Flexible scheduling where possible, given client and court commitments

Why Join Us
- You'll actually get mentored. In a two-lawyer firm, you're not competing with a dozen other associates for the principal's time.
- You'll build real expertise, not just billable hours. Our investment in your training reflects our interest in your long-term development, not just short-term output.
- You'll have room to grow. As the firm expands, so does your opportunity to take on more ownership, more client relationships, and more responsibility.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in family law to [email protected]. We review applications on a rolling basis and look forward to hearing from you.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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