Job Posting Family Law
Position: Law Clerk
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk to join our small boutique family law practice.
Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, financial statements, and correspondence.
- Monitor and manage litigation timelines, including limitation periods, court deadlines, and filing requirements
- Prepare draft correspondence, reports, and memoranda.
- Assist with billing and docketing by tracking time spent on matters and ensuring accurate records of services rendered
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
- Maintain and organize client files.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers as required.
- Liaise with courts, tribunal staff, process servers, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling, filings, and case management
- Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules to support ongoing files and lawyer submissions
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Family Law Clerk.
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent legal education.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures, Rules of Civil Procedure, and/or Family Law Rules.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (Divorce Mate and PC Law)
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Employment Type: Full-time, in-person
Compensation: Competitive salary, based on experience.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $39,432.63-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
