Careers
Grow with Us
Stanchieri Family Law is a Toronto law firm providing legal advice and representation in all areas of family law. We maintain high standards in both the people we hire and the service we provide to our clients, with particular emphasis on quality work, timely communication, and fair billing practices. For nearly two decades, these principles have guided how our firm operates and continue to define the experience clients can expect when working with us.
Our Principles
What We Value
Humility
We approach our work and one another with openness, self-awareness, and a willingness to listen, learn, and improve—regardless of role or title.
Respect
We treat clients, colleagues, and opposing parties with professionalism and courtesy, especially in difficult or high-conflict situations.
Collaboration
We work as a team. Strong outcomes are the result of shared effort, coordinated roles, and collective responsibility—not individual heroics.
Integrity
We act honestly and ethically in our work, decisions, and relationships, and we hold ourselves to professional standards even when doing so is inconvenient.
Consistency
We value reliability and follow-through. Clients and colleagues can expect steady performance, dependable implementation, and predictable results.
Accountability
We take ownership of our responsibilities, decisions, and outcomes, and we address issues directly and constructively when they arise.
Our Culture
What We Offer
Substance
You will work on meaningful family law matters that require thoughtful strategy and disciplined implementation, rather than high-volume or transactional file work.
Mentorship
Learning occurs through real work, thoughtful guidance, and collaboration with experienced professionals who invest time in developing skills, expertise, and confidence.
Leadership
The firm is led with a calm and strategic approach that emphasizes learning, accountability, and sound decision-making, without fear, ego, or unnecessary pressure.
Support
Lawyers are supported by dedicated clerks, administrative professionals, and systems that prioritize client service and enable focused, high-quality legal work.
Flexibility
We offer flexible work arrangements in time and location, grounded in trust, responsibility, and clear expectations, supporting balance without compromising professional standards.
Growth
Careers develop through increasing responsibility, deeper expertise, and sustained exposure to meaningful work, not through shortcuts or title-driven progression.
Depth
This is not a volume practice. We prioritize substance, depth, and perspective, allowing the time and space needed to handle demanding family law matters properly.
Our People
Who We Hire
Passionate
You are genuinely interested in the substance of family law and the role it plays in helping people resolve difficult situations.
Industrious
You approach your responsibilities with sustained effort and focus, and take pride in managing your work thoroughly and professionally.
Proactive
You anticipate issues, think ahead, and address matters early, rather than reacting at the last minute or waiting to be directed.
Ambitious
You are motivated to grow professionally, take on increasing responsibility, and continually raise the standard of your work.
Considerate
You engage thoughtfully with clients, colleagues, and opposing parties, bringing professionalism and emotional intelligence to difficult conversations.
Reliable
You meet commitments, manage deadlines, and follow through consistently, building trust through effective collaboration.
Grounded
You bring maturity, self-awareness, and perspective to your work, and are able to separate ego and emotion from professional judgment.
FAQS
Questions?
We operate on a hybrid model that combines time in the office with time working from home. This structure supports collaboration, client service, and team connection while also allowing flexibility in where work is done. In addition to our hybrid model, we offer flexible work schedules. Whether working from the office or from home, team members may adjust their start and end times (for example, starting earlier and finishing earlier, or starting later and finishing later), provided responsibilities, availability, and client needs are met. Both the hybrid model and flexible scheduling are grounded in trust, accountability, and clear expectations.
We offer highly competitive compensation, with flexible models designed to align with different career goals. Some people prefer a more predictable structure, while others want the opportunity to increase earnings by working longer hours or taking on greater responsibility. Our approach allows individuals to shape their compensation in a way that reflects their professional ambitions, workload preferences, and stage of their career.
We provide a minimum of five weeks of paid time off, recognizing the importance of rest, sustainability, and balance in demanding professional work. We also cover professional development expenses, insurance, and memberships, and provide all tools, equipment, and resources needed to perform the job effectively. Our focus is on removing friction so people can concentrate on doing thoughtful, high-quality work.
Everyone who works at our firm has a private office, regardless of title or role. Our office includes unlimited drinks and snacks, regular team lunches, and ongoing lunch-and-learn sessions featuring visiting professionals from related fields. The environment is designed to be comfortable, collegial, and conducive to both concentration and collaboration.
