Legal Assistant / Law Clerk - Family Law

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ontario is seeking an experienced Law Clerk for their Family Law Department in Barrie. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a law clerk in family law with strong attention to detail and a client-oriented approach. Responsibilities include administrative support, drafting documents, and managing case files. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Group benefits

Pension plan

Annual vacation

10 paid sick days

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a law clerk in family law.
• Understanding of Family Law Rules and local practice direction.
• Ability to draft correspondence and court documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative support related to files.
• Organize and oversee lawyer’s calendar.
• Draft and analyze financial statements and disclosures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Client service orientation

Job description

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

Our team is growing! We are currently seeking an experienced Law Clerk to join our Family Law Department at our Barrie office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on experience as a clerk in family law, including demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities outlined below;

Responsibilities Of This Role Include

• Performing general administrative support related to files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, reporting on matters, processing of payments, maintaining an active filing system and closing files;
• Organizing and overseeing lawyer’s calendar;
• Draft correspondence and court documents;
• Draft and analyze financial statements and disclosures;
• Correspond with opposing counsel and court offices;
• Understanding of the Family Law Rules and local practice direction

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal work related to family law matters. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. Program specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days.

If you have the required experience and skills, please apply with both a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.