Fleury Comery Sookhoo LLP is seeking a full-time, in-person Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join

our busy law firm located in the Highland Creek area (Old Kingston Road & Morrish Road) for one of the partners at the firm.

The successful candidate will support our firm in the areas of Wills & Estates, Probate, Estate Administration, Family Law, Corporate law, and Real Estate.

Qualifications & Experience

● Minimum 1+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk

● Diploma in Legal Administration or a related legal studies program

● Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

● Demonstrated ability to draft legal documents accurately and efficiently

● Experience communicating directly with clients in a skilled and empathetic manner

● Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to client confidentiality

● Experience with Clio, Unity, Closer or a comparable legal practice management platform is considered a significant asset

● Comfort and fluency with legal technology will be viewed favourably

● Knowledge of the Succession Law Reform Act, Family Law Rules, Ontario court forms, Ontario e-filing procedures, and/or the Rules of Civil Procedure and others, are not required but will be considered an asset

● Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail and comparable legal practice softwares are considered a significant asset

● The ability to use technology, take instruction and complete drafting via dictation required

Responsibilities

● Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, financial statements,



and court documents for lawyer review and filing

● Manage court filings from start to finish, including motion records, case conference briefs, and e-filings through Ontario court systems

● Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff

● Manage financial disclosure processes, including organization, review, summaries, and identification of outstanding documentation

● Support lawyers in advancing active files from intake through resolution

● Track deadlines, maintain calendars and chronologies, and monitor file progression

● Draft correspondence, internal memoranda, and client communications as directed

● Maintain organized electronic files within the firm’s practice management system

● Assist with maintaining and updating firm precedents and templates

● Provide reception relief coverage and general administrative support as required

Position Details

● Full-time, in-person position

● Salary starting at $45,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

● On-site parking available

● Benefits package available upon successful completion of the probationary period,

including:

○ Dental coverage

○ Extended health benefits

○ Drug coverage

○ Life insurance

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- This is a full-time on-site position. Are you okay with this?

Experience:

- Law Clerk / Legal Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Law Clerk/Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Fleury Comery Sookhoo
📍 Canada