Associate Lawyer - Family Law

Associate Lawyer – Family Law

MPM Law is seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer to join its growing family law practice in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time role with a mix of litigation and negotiation work for clients across Northern Ontario.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a family law caseload (separation, divorce, parenting, support, property) from intake to resolution, including negotiations, mediations, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, conference briefs, domestic contracts, and opinions with minimal supervision.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, providing clear, practical advice and realistic expectations.
• Stay current with developments in Ontario family law, the Family Law Rules, and related practice directions.
• Contribute to workflow improvements, precedents, and (if desired) limited business development or content creation.

Qualifications

• LL.B./J.D. and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 2–5 years of post-call experience in family law in Ontario; candidates with strong clinical/articling experience in family law may also be considered.
• Comfortable handling a busy, deadline-driven practice with significant autonomy and judgment.
• Strong advocacy (written and oral), negotiation, and file-organization skills, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and cultural humility when working with diverse and sometimes vulnerable clients.

Compensation and how to apply

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits and potential for bonusus.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available, with an expectation of regular in-person work in Sudbury for court and client needs.
• To apply, please submit your cover letter and résumé, in one PDF, to Sign in to view email with the subject line “Associate Lawyer – Family Law”.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.