Legal Assistant-Jobs in United States

Family Law Clerk – (downtown Toronto) 100% Remote

Job description

Our client is a bustling boutique Law firm located in downtown Toronto focusing on criminal, civil and family law litigation. They are seeking a dynamic and driven professional with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Family law to join their team.

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 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

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 remote 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.