Family Law Clerk

Barriston LLP; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Pension plan

Annual vacation

10 paid sick days

Job summary

Barriston LLP in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Family Law Clerk for a hybrid role combining in-office and remote work. The candidate should have 5+ years of family law experience and be comfortable drafting court documents and financial statements.

You will support lawyers, manage calendars, communicate with opposing counsel, and contribute to client‑facing services with a strong attention to detail and collaborative team work. Training will be provided by our IT staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience as a Family Law Clerk.
• Familiarity with Family Law Rules and local practice direction.
• Program-specific IT training will be provided by in-house staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative support for family law matters.
• Organize and oversee lawyer's calendar.
• Draft correspondence and court documents.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and disclosures.
• Correspond with opposing counsel and court offices.
• Assist in resolving complex problems as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Family Law experience

Job description

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have a current vacancy and are seeking an experienced Law Clerk to join our Family Law Department. This is a hybrid position, based out of our Barrie office, with a combination of in-office and remote work.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience as a Family Law Clerk, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Performing general administrative support related to family law matters;
• Organizing and overseeing lawyer's calendar;
• Drafting correspondence and court documents;
• Drafting and analyzing financial statements and disclosures;
• Corresponding with opposing counsel and court offices;
• Understanding of the Family Law Rules and local practice direction.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal work related to family law matters. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. Program-specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes:

• annual salary
• group benefits
• pension plan
• annual vacation
• 10 paid sick days

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

We appreciate your interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.