Career Opportunities

YOUR FULFILLING AND EXCITING FAMILY LAW CAREER STARTS WITH ARTICLING AT THE GENE C. COLMAN FAMILY LAW CENTRE

Who we are looking for

• Our boutique family law firm (four lawyers, soon to be five on account of one articling student continuing after his call) seeks two articling students who wish to pursue a career in family law.
• We want you to enjoy articling with us and if all works out, we want you to stay on as an associate lawyer.
• The positions are available immediately but of course we welcome applications from 3Y students completing their studies in April 2025. We also welcome applications from 2Y students who would start their articles in April/May 2026.

About you

• You already have a passion for family law.
• Perhaps you worked in a student legal aid clinic in family law.
• Perhaps you summered with a family law lawyer.
• Perhaps you have taken every single family law course that you could.
• Your writing and communication skills are top notch.
• Your goal is excellence.
• You are growth oriented and want to achieve great heights in family law by receiving mentorship from a very senior family law practitioner and other accomplished family law lawyers at this unique firm.

Have we described you?  If so, read on!

About our firm

Here is what we are passionate about:

• equal shared parenting
• procedural fairness
• struggling against parental alienation
• empathy for clients
• prompt response to clients at all times.

Here is what we value:

• our independence
• our cohesive work dynamic
• our excellent work ethic.

Here is some information about our firm:

• Camaraderie: Enjoy the camaraderie of a cohesive, united team.
• Work Environment:  We went totally virtual as soon as Covid arrived.  Everyone got used to that and we have remained remote. We still get together for fun and education filled lunches – in person and on zoom.
• Education: We attend every family law CLE that we possibly can. We sign up our students to FDRIO and AFCC-O.  Learning never ends at our firm.
• Location: Most of our cases are in the GTA but we do have cases throughout the province given the type and quality of our work.  The student should reside in the GTA and be able to get to courts throughout the GTA.

• Compensation: As much as we would like to compensate our students like the ‘big boys’, the articling compensation is admittedly moderate at our relatively small boutique firm. But once you become a more experienced and effective associate lawyer, you have the potential to earn a very healthy income if you work hard.

Here’s how you apply

• Cover Letter: Put together an upbeat cover letter addressed to Gene C. Colman. Convince us that you are “the” person for this particular position.
• Other Documents: Show us your academic transcripts, your c.v., and references. We also like to see a writing sample.
• Send to: Submit all the above materials as separate pfd’s via email to careers@complexfamilylaw.com. This will ensure that Gene C. Colman and the other hiring committee members see your application.

Follow up

All those who meet the application criteria can expect to receive a response from us.

More Information

If you want more information, feel free to reach out to any of our team members: https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/our-team/ Who better is there to ask about this position than the associates and students who work here now?

Posted February 24, 2025

ASSOCIATE LAWYER
GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AT THE GENE C. COLMAN FAMILY LAW CENTRE

WHAT CAN OUR FIRM OFFER YOU? WHAT CAN YOU OFFER US?

Our small Toronto Boutique Family Law Firm (four lawyers) requires someone who works well as part of a cohesive team and has an excellent work ethic.

We are looking for a competent, knowledgeable and dedicated family law lawyer.  You have already demonstrated your abilities across a range of family law issues.  Our principles are your principles: equal shared parenting, procedural fairness, empathy, and high quality of client service.  You already know very well how to draft pleadings, motions and briefs.  You are comfortable presenting arguments in court.  Your writing skills are top notch.  Your goal is excellence.  Yet, you want to do better.  Therefore, the opportunity to receive mentorship from a very senior family law practitioner would be perfect for you.

Have we captured your attention? If so, read on….

Notes:

1. Camaraderie:Be really enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoy the camaraderie of a cohesive, united team.
2. Location:  Since March 2020 we have been a cloud and zoom based firm.  All files are 100% electronic. You can be located anywhere in Ontario but you must have the ability to travel to necessary in person court attendances.
3. Compensation: Collected fee split or salary commensurate with experience.

Here’s how you apply:

1. Cover Letter: Put together a really upbeat cover letter. Convince us that you are “the” person for this particular position.
2. Other Documents: Show us your academic transcripts, your c.v., your diploma or degree and any references that you might have on hand. (We find references from opposing counsel particularly persuasive.) Please attach these as separate pdfs.
3. To apply: Send an email with all attached materials to careers@complexfamilylaw.com
4. More Information?: If you want more information, feel free to reach out via email to careers@complexfamily.com and one of our team members will get back to you.

updated February 24, 2025