Family Legal Assistant/Clerk
The best Family Law professionals know there's a big difference between being busy and being valued. Here, you'll find both. Our Client is adding a seasoned Family Law Legal Assistant/Law Clerk with a minimum of three to five years of experience to a thriving practice where your expertise won't just be appreciated, it will be relied upon. This is a team that trusts one another, pitches in when it counts, and genuinely enjoys working together. You will be surrounded by approachable and friendly colleagues, while tackling meaningful, challenging files that keep every day interesting. Once you have settled in, you will also be able to enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days each week. If this sounds of interest to you we would love to hear from you - apply now!
Salary: Up to $70K (Based on Experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate client appointments, meetings, mediations, conferences, and court attendances while managing calendars, limitation periods, and tickler systems.
- Prepare, organize, and assemble court materials, including motion records, court briefs, and financial disclosure briefs.
- Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, court materials, and general correspondence.
- Review, organize, and input financial information into DivorceMate, ensuring accurate financial disclosure documentation.
- Maintain electronic client files and ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
- Assist with accounting-related tasks (experience with Acumin Legal Accounting is an asset).
- Provide additional administrative and legal support as required.
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of Family Law experience in a law firm.
- Completion of a Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program; a university degree is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Family Law Rules, family court procedures, and financial disclosure requirements.
- Experience preparing court materials, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, DivorceMate, Nuance PDF/Adobe, Excel, and Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate (Acumin Legal Accounting is an asset).
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a busy practice, prioritize competing deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Proactive, dependable, client-focused, and collaborative with a strong sense of initiative.
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at [email protected]
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Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Family law: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
