Job Description
Job Title: Family Law Clerk
Job #: 16683
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $45,000 - $60,000
Remote Flexibility: In office
Client Profile
Our client, a reputable lawyer is currently looking for a Family Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers in a busy family law practice;
- Completing sworn financial statements;
- Drafting court orders;
- Coordinating court dates;
- Assist in trial preparation;
- Liaise professionally with lawyers, clients, courts, and process servers;
- Open, close and maintain legal files;
- Prepare drafts of correspondence including letters to counsel, letters to courthouse, letter to process server, letter to third party professional;
- Docket time and maintain accurate billing records;
- Arrange for filing and service of documents;
- Draft and prepare divorce applications, affidavits, motion materials, minutes of settlement, etc.;
- Manage timelines and bring-forward system; and
- Assist with additional duties as needed.
Requirements:
- 3+years of experience as a Family Law Clerk;
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;
- Comprehensive experience with Divorce Mate;
- Solid knowledge of Family Law Rules and Practice Directions;
- Intermediate experience researching case law will be considered an asset; and
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel);
- Demonstrative analytical skills, good judgment, and a and high attention to detail; and
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills;
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
How To Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16683 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.