Job Description

Job Title: Family Law Clerk

Job #: 16958

Job Type: Contract, Nine months

Location: Thornhill

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: In Office

Our client, a prominent Toronto law firm is hiring a Family Law Clerk! The firm offers an office space in central downtown, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities :

- Assist lawyers in a busy family law firm;

- Completing sworn financial statements;

- Drafting court orders;

- Coordinating court dates;

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

- Open, close and 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:

- 3+ years of family law experience;

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

- Trial experience is considered a plus;

- Comprehensive 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, Amicus Attorney; and

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16958 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.