Family Law Clerk (Barrie, Newmarket)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Law Clerk to join their dynamic team in Barrie. This full-time role offers the unique opportunity for an in-office and home office work rotation. As a vital member of the team, you will draft essential legal documents, manage a busy lawyer's calendar, and serve as a liaison with clients and opposing counsel. The firm values continuous learning and offers a competitive salary along with generous bonus opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Family Law Clerk.
• Strong knowledge of Family Law Rules and Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including Applications and Affidavits.
• Schedule lawyer’s calendar and liaise with clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Family Law Rules

Tools

MS Office

PC Law

DivorceMate

Job description

Family Law Clerk (Barrie, Newmarket)

Job description

Our Client is a thriving, well established and technologically advanced law firm and they are looking to hire a full-time Family Law Clerk with a minimum 2-years experience. You will have the ability for an in-office and home office work rotation.

Your new role

In this new role you will be responsible for drafting written correspondence and documents, such as Applications, Affidavits, Case/Settlement Conference Briefs, Separation Agreements, Parenting Plans, etc., and preparing Financial Statement, NFPs and Orders from Endorsements. You will also be tasked with scheduling a busy lawyer’s calendar, being a liaison with clients and opposing counsel, and performing all other administrative tasks associated with a lawyer’s busy family law practice.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must be a team player who thrives in an environment that offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of individuals both independently and as part of a team. You possess excellent organizational skills, with high attention to detail, and must have the ability to multitask, all of which will assist you in working in this high volume, fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also a must for dealing effectively with clients, lawyers, and professionals in the interests of our clients. You possess solid knowledge of the Family Law Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure, including filing deadlines. Experience with MS Office is a must and knowledge in the applications of PC Law and DivorceMate are also required.

What you will get in return

You will receive a competitive salary with the opportunity to participate in generous monthly bonus offerings to increase earning potential. You will also be a part of an environment that supports continuous learning of new technology and expanding one’s skillset.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.