At SorbaraLaw, our greatest strength lies in our experienced staff of lawyers, clerks and assistants. We foster a team approach, making the most of the experience and competencies of each individual member of our team. Our many firm social events, competitive compensation packages, collegial atmosphere, innovative vision and our ongoing efforts to grow our team, make SorbaraLaw a great place to work.

We are always interested in receiving resumes from experienced and enthusiastic professionals who share our vision of service and excellence. To apply in confidence, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. SorbaraLaw is an equal opportunity employer.

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Date posted: October 20, 2026

Pay: CA$100,000.00-CA$169,059.41 per year

: SorbaraLAW is seeking to add a family law lawyer to our team. This position is in-person at our office located in Guelph, Ontario. SorbaraLAW is one of the largest and most respected full service regional law firms in Ontario.

Our diverse team of skilled lawyers allows us to be responsive to our client’s constantly changing needs. The firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. We are seeking a lawyer with a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated work experience in family law.





Successful candidates must demonstrate the following:

- Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
- Possess 3+ years’ relevant experience from a reputable Canadian law firm;
- Thorough knowledge of DivorceMate, the Family Law Rules, and applicable legislation (Divorce Act, Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act, etc.);
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proficient in drafting pleadings, affidavits, factums, briefs, financial statements, domestic contracts, etc;
- Strong legal research skills, coupled with excellent organizational skills;
- Past courtroom experience, i.e., attendance at conferences and/or motions;
- Be experienced in a broad range of family law matters including negotiation, settlement, drafting, court appearances etc.; and
- Work with clients directly and with minimal direction.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and five page writing sample to: [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Family Law Lawyer (Guelph)
🏢 Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann
📍 Guelph