In addition to expanding our team with a new junior associate, Vallillee Family Lawyers is also hiring for the position of Senior Family Law Associate, with a projected start date of mid-March to mid-April of 2024. The successful candidate will have either strong family-law focused experience of at least 3 years in family law, or a combination of family and other litigation-focused experience of at least five years together. Child protection/CAS experience and interest is an asset but not required. The ideal candidate will be eager to work as a part of a small, close-knit team.

We are looking for candidates who have excellent communication skills, a passion for helping clients succeed, and an entrepreneurial spark. We are a friendly, professional team who believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and enjoying our work together as much as possible.

This is a salaried, full-time employment opportunity. As an associate at Vallillee Family Lawyers who brings experience to the table, you will need to be ready take on new files which we will supply to you immediately.

We take on divorce, separation, child protection/CAS and other family-related litigation and contractual matters. You will have the opportunity to explore your various professional interests across the different areas of family practice, and will have the mentorship and guidance of a well-known and respected member of London’s family law bar.

What you bring to the table:

- Member in good standing with the LSO

- JD or LLB from a recognized/accredited common law program

- Entitlement to work in Canada

- Excellent time-management skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- 1-3 years experience in family law (articling experience is acceptable and counted)

- Ability and willingness to work in person on a regular basis

What we bring to the table:

- Salary: Starting between $80,000 - $120,000 depending on expected billables and experience.

- First salary review after six months, followed by annual salary reviews based on performance.

- Four weeks flexible paid time off in addition to bonus time off for our annual December holiday closure which varies in length.

- We pay all LSO and LawPro fees on your behalf, and provide opportunities for CPD each year,

- Vision, dental, prescription and health benefits available.

- Supportive, friendly, and professional environment that values work-life balance and a friendly, supportive team-based setting.

- Administrative assistance, equipment, and supplies are all provided by the office. This is a true salaried employment opportunity, not an “in association with” or “build your own practice” posting.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not contact your current employer or references without your prior approval.

To Apply:

-          Please e-mail to eric.v@valaw.ca in PDF format:

1.       Your CV or resume;

2.       If you were called to the bar in 2019 or later, your law school and undergraduate transcripts;

If you were called to the bar in 2018 or earlier, then please provide a link to at least two court decisions that you were involved with and your law school transcript showing the date of completion of your JD.

3.       One professional writing sample of your choice (could be a redacted pleading or affidavit, article, letter to counsel, etc.)

4.       Any written references you wish to provide (or if you prefer, please bring names of references on the day of your interview);

5.       A brief informal introduction setting out why you’re interested in this position in the body of your e-mail, or a cover letter if you prefer.

Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration. We may ask you for a criminal record check as part of the application process, but you do not need to provide one with your initial application.