Associate Lawyer – Family Law (3+ Years) Toronto | Family Law | Hybrid Minted Search Group partners with 20+ leading mid-sized law firms across the GTA. We believe legal professionals do their best work when their skills, values, and long-term goals align with the right platform. Our client, a highly regarded Toronto family law boutique, is seeking an Associate Lawyer with 3+ years of family law experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking for high-quality advocacy work, strong mentorship, meaningful client relationships, and long-term growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The firm has built a strong reputation for sophisticated family law work and represents a broad range of clients, including professionals, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. Lawyers are given meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on complex and nuanced family matters. The Practice / File Exposure Lawyers at the firm work on a broad range of family law matters including: ➡️ Divorce & Separation Matters ➡️ Parenting, Decision-Making & Parenting Time Disputes ➡️ Child & Spousal Support ➡️ Property Division & Equalization ➡️ High-Net-Worth & Complex Financial Matters ➡️ Shareholder, Business Valuation & Income Determination Issues ➡️ Domestic Contracts, Cohabitation & Marriage Agreements ➡️ Urgent Motions, Case Conferences, Settlement Conferences & Trials This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys a mix of advocacy, negotiation, strategy, and client counselling — particularly someone who values sophisticated work within a supportive and modern boutique environment. Key Responsibilities ➡️ Manage family law files from intake through resolution ➡️ Conduct client meetings and provide strategic, empathetic legal advice during highly personal matters ➡️ Draft pleadings, financial statements, affidavits, conference briefs, motion materials, and separation agreements ➡️ Attend mediations, case conferences, settlement conferences, motions, and court appearances ➡️ Work closely with financial professionals, business valuators, parenting professionals, and other experts where needed ➡️ Negotiate resolutions and support clients through litigation and settlement processes ➡️ Collaborate closely with senior counsel on complex and high-conflict matters ➡️ Maintain strong file management and litigation timelines Qualifications ➡️ 3+ years of family law experience ➡️ Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario ➡️ Strong knowledge of the Family Law Rules and court process ➡️ Experience handling financial disclosure, support calculations, and family law litigation matters ➡️ Excellent advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills ➡️ Ability to manage files independently while working collaboratively within a team ➡️ Strong emotional intelligence, judgment, and client relationship skills ➡️ Interest in long-term growth and practice development considered an asset What the Firm Offers ➡️ Competitive compensation with strong earning potential ➡️ Hybrid flexibility and a modern working environment ➡️ Sophisticated and meaningful advocacy work ➡️ Strong mentorship and direct client exposure ➡️ Collegial, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture ➡️ Long-term growth opportunities within a respected boutique platform Interested in learning more? Let’s connect. No pressure, just possibilities.