Family Law Clerk

Linds & Associates; Markham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Family Law Clerk for a permanent position in Vaughan, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in family law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, preparing case materials, and liaising with clients and external parties. This role requires strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant Family Law Clerk experience.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology and civil procedure court rules.

Responsibilities

• Draft various court and legal documents related to affidavits and motions.
• Prepare briefs and materials for case conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Manage uncontested divorce files from inception to completion.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Paralegal License/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clio

PC Law

Divorcemate

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Family Law Clerk - Permanent Position in Vaughan, Ontario

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Draft various court and legal documents related to affidavits, motion materials, minutes of settlement, continuing records, conference briefs, orders, etc.
2. Prepare and assemble briefs and other materials for case conferences, hearings, motions, and trials.
3. Draft correspondence to the court, opposing counsel, and external parties.
4. Create charts summarizing support payments and extraordinary expenses.
5. Review and summarize productions received from clients, opposing counsel, and external parties.
6. Prepare financial disclosure briefs and Financial & Net Family Property statements.
7. Assist in managing uncontested divorce files from inception to completion.
8. Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court trial coordinators, and other external parties.
9. Schedule appointments, monitor the lawyer's calendar, respond to inquiries, and document interactions.
10. Perform other duties as required, such as faxing, scanning, and filing.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Law Clerk Diploma and/or Paralegal License/Diploma.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant Family Law Clerk experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Clio, PC Law, Divorcemate, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with service and filing of court documents, complying with court protocols.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology and civil procedure court rules.
• Excellent communication skills and adaptability in communication style.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with flexibility.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If interested, please forward your resume. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.