Legal Assistant

Melisa M Young, Barrister and Solicitor; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Ontario is seeking a Family Law Clerk for a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will prepare legal documents, handle court runs, and maintain records. Candidates should have a College Diploma in Law Clerk and 1-3 years of experience in Family Law. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Compensation ranges from $43,499.86 to $50,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Family Law.
• Good understanding of Family Law Rules.
• Efficient and understanding of deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents (Applications, Answers, Affidavits).
• Organize files and conduct record keeping.
• Handle court runs and general administrative duties.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

College Diploma in Law Clerk

Tools

Divorcemate

Soluno

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Melissa M Young Law Professional Corporation is currently recruiting for a Family Law Clerk. This is a full-time permanent opportunity to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents (Applications, Answers, Affidavits, Financial Statements, etc.)
• Organize files
• Record keeping (including bookkeeping)
• Court runs
• Other general administrative duties, as required

Requirements

• Preference will be given to candidates with a College Diploma in Law Clerk and 1-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Family Law
• Good understanding of Family Law Rules
• Business Equipment and Computer Applications (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Legal Software Applications (Divorcemate and Soluno)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Efficient and understanding of deadlines

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Melissa M Young Law Professional Corporation would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $43,499.86-$50,000.00 per year
• Work Location: In person