Family Law Clerk (downtown Toronto) - Hybrid

Ignite Talent Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading downtown Toronto family law firm seeks an experienced Family Law Clerk. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and interacting with clients and opposing counsel. Candidates should have 5+ years of family law experience and strong organizational skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous monthly bonuses

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law experience required.
• Solid knowledge of Family Law Rules and Rules of Civil Procedure needed.
• Ability to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents such as Applications and Affidavits.
• Managing a busy lawyer’s calendar and client interactions.
• Performing administrative tasks associated with family law practice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

PC Law

DivorceMate

Job description

Family Law Clerk (downtown Toronto)

Job description

Our client isabusy downtown Toronto Family Law firm and is looking for an experienced and motivated law clerk. The successful candidate will have 5+ years family law experience.

Your new role

In this new role you will be responsible fordrafting 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 receivea 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.