Posted 16 days ago
Associate Lawyer
@ Aplin
St. Catharines, Ontario
Overview
Aplin is recruiting an associate family lawyer for a boutique family law firm in St. Catharines, Ontario. The role is full-time, independent contractor work on a 50% fee split with no base salary, with on-target earnings of $140,000 to $200,000 per year and a hybrid arrangement of 2 days in office and 3 at home. The firm's marketing and collections teams support the lawyer's own caseload.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial client consultations to assess needs
- Research Ontario case law, statutes and regulations
- Manage family law files, filings and deadlines independently
- Represent clients in court hearings, trials and mediation
Requirements summary:
- At least 1 year as a family lawyer
- Admitted to the Law Society of Ontario
- Litigation experience
- Mediation or collaborative family law experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Aplin
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 843 |
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An esteemed boutique family law firm situated in St. Catharines, Ontario is actively in search of a seasoned Family Lawyer with a proven track record of at least 1 year of experience to join their dynamic team as an independent contractor. We are specifically looking for individuals with a strong customer service orientation, capable of delivering exceptional service to the firm’s valued clients.
This presents an excellent opportunity for professionals who desire autonomy while also benefiting from a robust support system that handles marketing, administration, and legal support. At this firm, you wield control over your own caseload, and shape your work-life balance according to your preferences. This role is tailor-made for those who aspire to thrive independently while having a solid infrastructure to rely on.
About the Company
Our client, an esteemed boutique family law firm with an office in St. Catharines, ON is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer with at least 1 year of experience as a family lawyer. This is a fabulous opportunity to work independently and work autonomously, while collaborating with some brilliant senior family lawyers and plenty of support staff at the firm (3:1 lawyer to legal support ratio). At this firm, the marketing team and managing partner takes care of the marketing for you and there is plenty of work to go around, as much as you want! As well, the firm has an excellent administration team to take care of collections for you. They have an outstanding collection rate that you wouldn’t believe!
The ideal candidate for this position possesses trial experience, the ability to independently manage their own files, and an interest in business development would be a bonus (although not required).
Benefits & Perks:
- 50% Fee Split, no base salary.
- On target earnings: $140,000 – $200,000/year
- Hybrid work options (2 days in, 3 days at home)
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial consultations with clients to assess their needs
- Thoroughly research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to family law cases in Ontario
- Manage family law files independently, including document preparation, filings, and deadlines
- Represent clients in family court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and mediation sessions, and present evidence and arguments
- Advocate for clients, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests are served
- Facilitate conflict resolution through alternative dispute resolutions
- Follow docketing practices
- Strongly prefer to resolve matters outside of court through alternative dispute resolutions
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1+ years as a Family Lawyer
- Admitted to the Law Society of Ontario
- Litigation experience
- Mediation/ collaborative family law experience a bonus
- Interest in Business Development would a bonus
- Located in St. Catharines/ Hamilton/ Niagara, Ontario
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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