Sadiq Law Professional Corporation is a full-service family law firm located in North York, Toronto. We are seeking a motivated, outgoing, and detail-oriented Articling Student or NCA Candidate to join our team.
This position offers hands-on experience in family law, direct client interaction, exposure to court proceedings and procedure, and opportunities to develop practical legal skills in a busy law firm environment.
This is an in-person position at our North York office. Applicants should reside in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area and be able to commute to the office on a regular basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Answer and direct incoming telephone calls, book consultations and respond to inquiries from prospective clients regarding the firm's services and intake process.
- Draft and prepare family law court documents, including Applications, Answers, Financial Statements, Affidavits, Motions, and other court materials.
- Assist with the preparation, service, filing, and online filing of court documents.
- Conduct client interviews and meetings to obtain information required for court forms, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Communicate with clients regarding procedural matters, next steps, timelines, and the firm's services.
- Review and organize financial disclosure and other documentary evidence.
- Communicate with courts, process servers, opposing counsel, and other third-party service providers.
- Perform other duties reasonably required in a busy family law practice.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong legal writing, drafting, and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- Professional and comfortable communicating directly with clients.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and general computer applications.
- Interest in developing a career in family law.
- Familiarity with Ontario family law procedure and court forms is an asset.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
