Job Description

Job Title: Family Law Clerk  

Job #: 16852

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $85,000

Remote Flexibility: In Office

Client Profile:

Our client, a modern Toronto law firm is hiring a Family Law Clerk! The firm offers an excellent benefits package, competitive salary based on experience and a welcoming workspace.

• Boutique law firm specializing in Family Law.
• Office conveniently located near Downtown Toronto!

Responsibilities:

-           Assist lawyers in busy family law boutique;

-           Liaise professionally with lawyers, clients, courts, and process servers;

-           Open / close / maintain legal files;

-           Prepare drafts of correspondence, financial statements, affidavits, orders, pleadings and other legal documents;

-           Arrange for filing and service of documents;

-           Manage timelines and bring-forward system; and

-           Assist with other legal administrative duties as needed.

Requirements:

-           5+ years of family law experience;

-           Solid understanding of the Family Law Rules, DivorceMate forms and court procedures (including electronic filing);

 -          Exceptional drafting skills (correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, briefs);

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

 -          Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16852 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.