About us
I am a sole legal practitioner (recently hired a junior associate) in Ontario that prioritizes flexibility in the ways we work. I work on a freelance basis with flexible hours so looking for a like-minded individual who is devoted, trustworthy, creative, and tech-savvy. Practice in civil litigation and real estate conveyancing.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting (tech dependent, completely remote)
- Flexible working hours
- Casual work attire
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
We're looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and detail-oriented individual who is interested in becoming a, or is an established, Law Clerk in Ontario. The Law Clerk will assist the lawyers with the day-to-day operations of the firm. The ideal candidate will have a law clerk degree (or in the process of obtaining one), excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and be keen to further develop their legal career. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced clerk to learn about the ins and outs of running a law office and will be provided with ample opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- assist with client communication
- perform administrative tasks including: tracking and paying for expenses, bookkeeping, preparing precedents/templates, reporting to LSO and Lawpro, setting up appointments and managing calendars, filing and document management
- perform legal tasks including: drafting, serving, and filing court documents, managing simple billing, document formatting, proofreading
- real estate conveyancing: client communication, data entry, preparation of closing documents
- good understanding of CRM (clio) and other softwares (such as quickbooks, outlook, microsoft suite, adobe)
- familiarity with the court system and the real estate conveyancing process is a bonus, but not required
- the ideal law clerk will have an overarching view and intimate familiarity with all files and firm processes, and has the ability to assist in improving overall firm functioning
- candidates with ability to speak and write in other languages (in particular Chinese) are prioritized
Pay depends on experience level. Prefer an hourly arrangement, but can be negotiated depending on file type and work content.
Job Types: Internship / Co-op, Casual, Freelance, Permanent, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $20.00-$45.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
