Family Law Clerk – North York Permanent

Fabulous full service law firm located in North York, Ontario is opening it’s doors! The firm is looking to hire a family law clerk  – you want this firm name on your resume!

Requirements:

-5+ years’ of Family Law Clerk work experience;

-strong drafting skills of written correspondence and documents such as Financial Statements, NFPs and Orders from endorsements

-extensive background in Family Law including the Family Law Rules, and Family Law court processes;

-excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills

-ability to prioritize, multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines with high attention to detail

-proficiency in Divorce Mate, Microsoft Office Suite software, Zoom and Microsoft Teams

-trial experience would be an asset but not necessary

Responsibilities include:

-maintaining currency with Ontario Family Law Rules and regulations

-knowledge of the court protocols and practice directions

-taking initiative with files to move them toward a resolution

-developing and maintaining a positive relationship with clients and other professionals

-preparing materials including pleadings, affidavits, briefs, facta, Financial Statements, and other court documents, and organizing disclosure

-independently and effectively managing their case load

-providing timely, comprehensive and strategic legal assistance to clients

-serving and filing court documents including online through the appropriate portals

-scheduling court attendances, conferences and motions

-managing emails, correspondence, calendar entries and client meetings

-opening, closing and organizing electronic client files according to firm policies, procedures, and LSO guidelines

-communicating effectively with the entire team to prepare and forward client files and accounts.