Family Law Associate — Unified LLP (Toronto)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $160,000–$200,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid with the option for full-time in-person if preferred.
About Unified LLP — Family Law Team
Unified LLP is a Toronto law firm with a leading Family Law department. We are known for delivering high-quality advocacy, practical solutions, and attentive client service to individuals navigating separation, divorce, parenting disputes, property division, and related family matters. Our team environment is collaborative, supportive, and built on a commitment to excellence and integrity.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Family Law Associate with a minimum of 3
years of dedicated family law experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced practice, demonstrates strong judgment, and can independently manage files while contributing to a team-oriented department.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload, including divorce, parenting/decision-making and parenting time, support issues, property division, and domestic violence matters.
- Provide strategic, high-quality legal advice and representation to clients.
- Draft pleadings, motions, financial statements, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Attend court (case conferences, motions, trials), mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues on complex matters and file strategy.
- Maintain current knowledge of legislation, rules, and case law developments.
- Build and sustain strong, professional client relationships.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Minimum 3 years of experience practicing family law in Ontario.
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Professionalism, empathy, and strong client-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
What We Offer
- A supportive, collegial environment with strong mentorship.
- Significant opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Dental, extended health, vision care, and life insurance.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- The opportunity to grow within a dynamic, expanding firm.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] with the subject line:
“Family Law Associate Application – [Your Name]”
Additional Details
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years Family Law
Licence/Certification: Certificate of Standing with the LSO (required)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Hybrid with the option for full-time in-person if preferred. — Toronto, ON (M5T 2C8)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $160,000.00-$200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5T 2C8
