Family Law Clerk

MacDonald & Partners LLP; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MacDonald & Partners LLP in Toronto seeks a Family Law Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to support two Associates. Primary duties include preparing and reviewing legal documents, preparing affidavits and pleadings, trial prep, maintaining client files, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel.

Strong knowledge of Family Law Rules is required, with 3+ years’ experience. The firm emphasizes rigorous attention to deadlines, robust client communication, and efficient administrative support.

Formación

• Law Clerk Diploma with minimum 3+ years in Family Law.
• Strong knowledge of Family Law Rules and Civil Procedure including filing deadlines.
• Experience dealing with courts and clients.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing, drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Prepare affidavit of documents, pleadings briefs and disclosure briefs.
• Trial preparation
• Organize and maintain client files preparing files for court
• Communication with Clients and opposing counsel
• Transcription of letters, memos, and documents
• Preparation of Lawyer for court
• Closing files and sending them to storage
• Reception coverage; schedule and maintain assigned Lawyer's calendars
• General and administrative duties as required (photocopying/filing/binding)

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Educación

Law Clerk Diploma

Herramientas

Word

Pc Law

Divorcemate

Worldox

Descripción del empleo

155 University Ave.
Suite 1700
Toronto, ON M5H 3B7

If you are experiencing family issues or a relationship breakdown in the Greater Toronto Area, contact the lawyers at MacDonald & Partners LLP and come into our office, in downtown Toronto.

We can help you find a resolution that will help your family move on.

Our firm speaks the following languages:

English, French, Mandarin, Hebrew, Lebanese, Farsi, Japanese, Portuguese, and Slovak.

Family Law Clerk

Our Firm is looking for a Family Law Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk to work for two Associates in our firm.

Primary Duties:

• Preparing drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Prepare affidavit of documents, pleadings briefs and disclosure briefs.
• Trial preparation
• Organize and maintain client files preparing files for court
• Communication with Clients and opposing counsel
• Transcription of letter, memos, and documents
• Preparation of Lawyer for court.
• Closing files than sending them to storage.
• Reception coverage Schedule and maintain assigned Lawyer's calendars
• General and administrative duties as required. Photocopying/filing/binding etc.

Requirements:

• Law Clerk Diploma - Minimum 3+years Family Law experience.
• Solid Knowledge of the Family Law Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure including Filing Deadlines
• Strong technical skills-Word, Pc Law, Divorcemate, and Worldox.
• Experience dealing with the courts and clients.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Salary to commensurate with experience and skills.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

M&P LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodations by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Address

155 University Ave.
Suite 1700
Toronto, ON M5H 3B7

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