Family Law Clerk - North York (Hybrid)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Clerk to join their dynamic team in a hybrid role. This position is perfect for a self-starter with over 5 years of family law experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for drafting essential legal documents, managing a busy lawyer's calendar, and liaising with clients and opposing counsel. With a generous compensation package and the flexibility of hybrid work, this is an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and collaborative setting. If you have a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

Generous compensation package

Flexible work environment

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in family law is required.
• Strong knowledge of Family Law Rules and Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence for family law cases.
• Scheduling and managing a busy lawyer’s calendar.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

5+ years of Family Law experience

Tools

MS Office

PC Law

DivorceMate

Job description

Family Law Clerk – North York (Hybrid)

Job description

Our client is an established, full-service law firm and is looking for an experienced family law clerk who’s a self-starter with excellent organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will have 5+ years family law experience.

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 Statements, 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

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career. The role offers a generous compensation and benefits package and flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity.

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.