Law Clerk - Family Law

Shulman & Partners LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Extended health, dental, and mental健康

Generous vacation & PTO

Bonus opportunities

Certification fee coverage

Job summary

Shulman & Partners LLP in Ottawa seeks a detail-oriented Law Clerk to support the family law team. You will draft, revise, and manage documents, track deadlines, and ensure files stay accurate and current so lawyers can focus on strategy and client care.

The role requires strong communication, a proactive mindset, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Hybrid work is available after probation, with comprehensive health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Law Clerk in litigation; family law experience is a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable handling sensitive client communications.
• ILCO certification or an LSO-approved paralegal license preferred.
• Familiarity with the Family Law Rules, court processes, and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and manage legal documents for family law matters.
• Open, monitor, and close files per firm protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as liaison between clients, counsel, and external experts.
• Schedule meetings, court dates, and deadlines; track progress to avoid delays.
• Docket time accurately and maintain billing records in Clio.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

ILCO certification or LSO-approved paralegal license

Tools

Clio

DivorcePath

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Hybrid after probation

About Us

Shulman & Partners LLP is a high-performing, human-centered family law firm with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, driven by a singular vision: Do Good, Make an Impact.

We are a firm with a result-oriented team and a culture based on pro-activity, professional integrity, and the utmost commitment to our clients. We believe good ideas come from challenging each other's thinking. Feedback is part of how we improve, and upholding high standards is how we grow.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized Law Clerk to support our family law team in our Ottawa office.

This is a hands-on role. You will manage the mechanics of a file so our lawyers can focus on strategy and client care: drafting documents, tracking deadlines, and keeping every file accurate and current. Nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.

We care about you being tightly aligned with how we operate:

• You hold your own work to a very high bar. Small and repeated mistakes are not something you let slide.
• You take ownership without being asked. If something needs attention, you flag it or fix it before anyone has to ask.
• You stay curious past the first answer. If something in a file does not look right, you dig until you understand why rather than moving on.
• You use good judgment, and you know when to act and when to check with someone else, especially when the stakes are high.
• You are a self-starter, comfortable in the details and able to manage multiple priorities at once without dropping anything.
• You are a team player. You pitch in when someone else is stretched thin, and you expect the same in return.
• You take feedback well and are always looking to sharpen your skills, learn, and grow.

What You Will Own

• Document Drafting: Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents, including Applications, Separation Agreements, Parenting Plans, Pleadings, Affidavits, Financial Statements, Net Family Property Statements, and Conference Briefs.
• File Management: Open and close files in accordance with firm protocols and LSO requirements and keep electronic and hard-copy files accurate and current.
• Client & Counsel Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between the legal team and clients, opposing counsel, and external experts.
• Deadlines & Scheduling: Schedule meetings, court dates, and deadlines, and monitor file progress to ensure nothing is missed.
• Billing: Docket time accurately and maintain billing records in Clio.
• General Support: Support the legal team with other administrative and litigation-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Law Clerk supporting a litigation practice; family law experience is a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort handling sensitive client communications with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• ILCO certification or an LSO-approved paralegal license is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Family Law Rules, court processes, and legal documentation.
• Comfortable with legal software; experience with Clio and DivorcePath is an asset.
• We hire for character, judgment, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly, more than credentials alone.

What We Offer

• Broad exposure to family law matter types across the OCJ and SCJ
• Extended health, dental, and mental health benefits
• Generous vacation & PTO policy
• Compensation aligned with internal bands for your experience level
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance
• Hybrid work available upon successful completion of the probation period
• Coverage of fees for ILCO Certification membership or an LSO-approved Paralegal License

Shulman & Partners LLP uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and/or select candidates during the recruitment process for this position. AI tools may be used during interviews for note-taking purposes only. All hiring decisions are made by humans.