Toronto (Hybrid or Remote) | 3+ Years
Our client is a prominent family law firm based in Toronto. They represent and advise clients on all areas of family law, including divorce, custody and access, spousal and child support, division of property, domestic contracts, and cross-border issues. Their expertise extends to mediation, arbitration, and litigation before all levels of courts in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Position Overview
They are seeking an experienced Law Clerk in Family Law who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to their clients. This is a hybrid opportunity and requires experience in family law procedures, strong organization skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and drafting financial statements, net family property statements, correspondence, legal and other court documents
- Commissioning affidavits
- Liaise with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals to coordinate meetings and appearances
- Managing court filings and adhering to strict deadlines
- Manage and organize electronic client files ensuring files are up to date and accessible to the client team
- Provide general administrative support including calendar management, scheduling, deadlines, and bring-forwards
- Working in a client team environment with partners, associates, clerks and students
Qualifications
- 3+ years of family law clerk experience
- Strong organizational skills
- High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-orientated approach to problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and client-focused attitude
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong understanding of family law procedures and processes, including Family Law Rules and Practice Directions
- Knowledge of DivorceMate
Why should you apply
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Active clerk training program
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on challenging family law matters
For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #33750