Family Law Clerk - Contract

Collage; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical and Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Vision care

Employee Assistance Program

Health Care Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Job summary

Scarfone Hawkins LLP in Hamilton, ON, seeks an experienced Family Law Clerk for a full-time hybrid role. The team handles diverse family-law matters, with emphasis on accuracy, client service, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of family law experience, a Law Clerk or Paralegal credential, and strong knowledge of FLA, CLRA, DA, FRSAEA, and Court Rules. Proficiency with DivorceMate, Office, and CaseCenter is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk or Paralegal Program.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in family law.
• Strong knowledge of the Family Law Act (FLA), Children's Law Reform Act (CLRA), Divorce Act (DA), FRSAEA, and the Family Law Rules.
• Strong understanding of legal reference materials, the Ontario Court Filing Portal, and Case Center (formerly CaseLines).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, DivorceMate, and legal practice management software; LEAP is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong time-management, organizational and document/file management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, assembling, and organizing legal documents such as pleadings, case briefs, financial statements, NFP statements, affidavits, motions, and separation agreements.
• Filing court documents in compliance with procedural rules.
• Maintaining document files and case correspondence both physically and electronically.
• Managing court dates, litigation deadlines, and lawyers' calendars.
• Liaising with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals.
• Conducting searches as required.
• Adhering to firm policies, guidelines, and statutory requirements.
• Attending and participating in team and supervisory meetings.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Document management

Education

Post-secondary Law Clerk or Paralegal Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DivorceMate

Case Center

LEAP

Job description

TSMC Full Time Hamilton, ON Hybrid $65,000 - $75,000 CAD per year

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is a preeminent law firm located in Hamilton. We work together to create a vision we can all be proud of. We share our expertise with our community through involvement with charities and non-profits, giving back to the region we call home.

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Clerk to join our firm. Our Family Law Group has quality and diverse files that provide challenging, fast-paced and interesting work in a dynamic, collegial team environment. We pride ourselves on excellence in everything we do, every day.

What you will be doing:

• Preparing, assembling, and organizing legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, case briefs, financial statements, Net Family Property (NFP) statements, affidavits of documents, motions, and separation/cohabitation agreements
• Filing court documents in compliance with procedural rules
• Maintaining document files and case correspondence both physically and electronically
• Managing court dates, litigation deadlines, and lawyers' calendars
• Liaising with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals
• Conducting searches as required
• Adhering to all firm policies, guidelines, and statutory requirements
• Attending and participating in team and supervisory meetings
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk or Paralegal Program
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in family law
• Strong knowledge of the Family Law Act (FLA), Children's Law Reform Act (CLRA), Divorce Act (DA), Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act (FRSAEA), and the Family Law Rules
• Strong understanding of legal reference materials, the Ontario Court Filing Portal, and Case Center (formerly CaseLines)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, DivorceMate, and legal practice management software; experience with LEAP is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong time-management, organizational and document/file management skills

What we offer to you:

• Convenient location in the heart of Hamilton's downtown core
• A vibrant office environment with regular firm events
• Standard work week, Monday to Friday, hybrid model
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to be part of and contribute to the local community
• Life insurance, Medical and Dental care, Disability insurance, Extended health care, Vision care, Employee Assistance Program, Health Care Spending Account

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional client service skills, and can confidently manage files with minimal supervision.

Expected compensation:

$65,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Use of AI in hiring:

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy status:

This job posting is for an upcoming full-time position.

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, upon request.

While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who are interviewed will be advised within the required timeframe whether a hiring decision has been made.