Associate Lawyer – Family Law & Business Litigation
C WHY Legal Professional Corporation
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Full-time, Permanent | Flexible Hybrid/Remote
About the Role
C WHY Legal Professional Corporation is looking for a full-time Associate Lawyer to join our close-knit team.
The role will focus mainly on family law, with opportunities to work on civil and business litigation matters. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their files, cares about clients, pays close attention to detail, and works well in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage family law and litigation files from intake to resolution
- Advise clients and develop practical legal strategies
- Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare for court, mediation, and negotiation
- Communicate clearly and regularly with clients and the team, report to a senior lawyer
- Manage deadlines, court requirements, billing records, and file organization
- Work closely with lawyers and support staff to achieve strong results
What We’re Looking For
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- At least 1 years of post-call experience
- Strong interest or experience in family law
- Litigation experience is an asset
- Excellent legal research, drafting, and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and file-management ability
- Comfortable using legal software, cloud-based systems, and digital research tools
- Able to work independently while contributing to a small team
- Honest, professional, creative, and client-focused
- Multi-languages is an asset
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible hybrid and work-from-home arrangements
- Hands-on mentorship from senior lawyers
- Strategic guidance and collaboration on complex files to help achieve strong results
- Opportunities to build professional connections and expand your legal network
- Steady client matters and meaningful file responsibility
- Professional development and long-term career growth
- LAWPRO coverage after successful completion of probation
- Discretionary year-end bonus
Our Culture
We are a team that works closely together. We share ideas, support one another, and help each other succeed on files.
We value honesty, creativity, professionalism, accountability, and long-term relationships. We want someone who is interested in growing with the firm and becoming a trusted part of the team.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible hybrid and work-from-home arrangements
- Mentorship and professional development
- Steady client matters and meaningful file responsibility
- LAWPRO coverage after successful completion of probation
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Long-term growth opportunities
Schedule and Location
This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule. The successful candidate remain available during agreed working hours and attend the Richmond Hill office, court, mediation, or client meetings when required.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Flexible Hybrid/Remote
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario?
- Do you currently maintain active professional liability insurance?
- Can you accept that your first priority will be family matters, with business litigation as a secondary focus?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3G2
