Job Description

Job Title: Family Law Clerk

Job #: 16704

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Mississauga or North York

Salary: $70,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

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.

• Mississauga based law firm specializing in Family Law with many areas of practice.
• Recognized as giving “the highest level of legal representation” by the Toronto Star!
• Conveniently located in Mississauga!

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 in PC Law 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:

-           2+years of experience as a Family Law Clerk;

-           Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;

-           Comprehensive experience with Divorce Mate and PC Law;

-           Knowledge of Family Law Rules and Practice Directions;

-           Intermediate experience researching case law will be considered an asset; and

-           Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel);

-           Demonstrative analytical skills, good judgment, and a and high attention to detail; and

-           Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16704 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.